Programs

Tuition & Fees
Deepen your understanding of American history through rigorous, document-based graduate study designed for working teachers.

The total cost of the M.A. degree program depends upon a variety of factors, including whether you require room and board during the summer semester and the delivery method of courses. On average, the total cost of the MAHG degree is around $19,200 and the total cost of the MASTAHG degree is around $17,800.

Payment plans are available that allow you to spread out the cost of tuition in equal payments across an entire semester. AU also participates in the federal student loan program for students seeking a degree or certificate.

Program Details

M.A. in American History & Government

M.A. in Specialization in Teaching American History & Government

Graduate Certificate

  • 30 credit hours 
  • Exam Track: 15 HIST/POLSC classes total (at least 6 on campus)
  • Thesis/Capstone Track: 13 HIST/POLSC classes total (at least 6 on campus) plus a 4-hour Research Course at the on-campus tuition rate

 

  • 33 credit hours
  • 12 HIST/POLSC classes total (can be online or on campus)
  • 3 EDU classes (online only)
  • 18 credit hours
  • 9 HIST/POLSC classes total (can be online or on campus)