The Master of American History and Government degree program at Ashland University, established in 2005, is the only one of its kind in the nation, designed specifically for middle and high school teachers of history, civics and government.

The Master's program was created to address the lack of proper history and civic education in our schools by providing teachers with a deep and broad understanding of the subjects they teach, focusing on the use of original historical documents in the classroom. The program does not teach methodology or classroom management techniques.

The courses in the program are intensive week-long seminars offered only during the summer. Seventeen courses will be offered over five weeks in the summer of 2007. A distinguished lineup of faculty from both Ashland University and other universities across the nation teach in the program.

The program has gained national significance. Last year, nearly 300 students, representing 50 states, took courses in the program. Though most are teachers taking courses for professional development, more than 60 students from around the country, including Alaska and Hawaii, are enrolled in the degree program. The program provides a unique and convenient alternative for teachers across the nation seeking a master's degree in the subject area they teach.

To learn more about the program, please visit mahg.ashland.edu