There are many hybrid and online master's degree programs available, but how many of them combine the rich interaction of an in-person classroom with the convenience of learning from home? Ashland University's Master of Arts programs in American history and government take online learning to the next level. At Ashland, you'll learn from leading scholars from universities across the nation in a dynamic, live, online classroom.
You can either focus solely on the study of American history and government or you can blend the study of the latest education theory with in-depth study of history and government.
Our programs combine the high-quality instruction you want with the flexibility you need. No other online master’s in history or government can deliver a traditional graduate school experience in a convenient format that fits your personal and professional needs.
Take your first course tuition-free
The best way to determine if the program is right for you is to experience it first-hand as a student. Newly admitted degree-seeking students take their first course at our main campus in Ashland, Ohio tuition-free.

What Do Our Students Say About Their Experience?
For many MAHG students, the program has changed their approach to teaching. Imagine being empowered to set aside that drab textbook and teach entirely with original sources. Others have called their MAHG summers the experience they need to start the next school year with renewed energy and vigor. Studying a subject they love, surrounded by peers who share that same passion, makes this program the best choice for a serious social studies teacher.
About our Programs
Our graduate programs in American History and Government provide the flexibility working professionals need. Designed for social studies teachers, our students also include community college faculty, museum and library personnel, professional development coordinators, those with a personal or professional interest in history and government. With convenient course delivery formats, Ashland's graduate programs in history and government are sure to fit your personal, professional and educational needs.
A master's degree for social studies teachers. Qualify to teach dual enrollment college classes and deepen your expertise.
- 32 semester credit hours
- 100% focused on American history and government
- Hybrid delivery: summer on campus, fall and spring online
- Thesis, capstone project or qualifying exam options
A master’s degree for social studies teachers who want to blend pedagogy and curriculum coursework with a rigorous study of American history and government. MASTAHG can also help teachers qualify to teach dual enrollment college classes.
- 33 semester credit hours
- Blends the study of the latest education theory with in-depth study of history and government
- Can be completed entirely online or as a hybrid on-campus/online program
Improve your knowledge of the American experience, enhance your teaching skills or become qualified to teach post-secondary/dual-enrollment courses with our graduate certificate programs.
- Choose from two 18-semester-credit-hour certificate tracks:
- Simple application and registration process with no application fee
- Credits earned can subsequently be applied to the MAHG or MASTAHG degrees
Social studies teacher looking to qualify to teach college classes? Whether your state calls it College Credit Plus, Dual Enrollment, Dual Credit or some other name, Ashland offers the graduate-level coursework and master's degree programs to become qualified to teach post- secondary courses.
- Enroll in as many or as few courses as you need to become qualified as a post-secondary adjunct instructor (usually 18 semester hours)
- Simple application and registration process with no application fee
- Credits earned can subsequently be applied to the MAHG or MASTAHG degrees
See a topic on our schedule that piques your interest? Want to learn from nationally-known scholars who are experts in their fields? Our courses are open to all qualified students.