Master of Arts Programs for History Teachers
Spring 2026 Session 1 - January 12 to March 7
| HIST 501 O1A / POLSC 501 O1A: The American Revolution (2) This course is an intensive study of the principles of the American Founding and the documents that embody them, especially the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution. These principles will be illuminated through a close study of the constitutional convention, the struggle over ratification of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and important constitutional controversies that have arisen in American history. Instructor: David Tucker Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:15 pm to 9:50 pm ET Course Materials: |
| HIST 502 O1A / POLSC 502 O1A: The American Founding (2) This course is an intensive study of the constitutional convention, the struggle over ratification of the Constitution, and the creation of the Bill of Rights. It will include a close examination of Federalist and Antifederalist writings. Instructor: Christopher Burkett (Ashland University) Schedule: Mondays, 6:15 pm to 9:30 pm ET Course Materials: |
| HIST 503 O1A / POLSC 503 O1A: Sectionalism and Civil War (2) A study of the sectional conflict beginning with the nullification crisis. The course will not only examine the political, social and economic developments in the period leading to the civil war, but will emphasize the political thought of Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglas, and John C. Calhoun. Instructor: Jason W. Stevens (Ashland University) Schedule: Tuesdays, 6:15 pm to 9:30 pm ET Course Materials: |
| HIST 505 O1A / POLSC 505 O1A: The Progressive Era (2) The transition to an industrial economy posed many problems for the United States. This course examines those problems and the responses to them that came to be known as progressivism. The course includes the study of World War I as a manifestation of progressive principles. The course emphasizes the political thought of Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and their political expression of progressive principles. Instructor: Eric D. Pullin (Carthage College) Schedule: Wednesdays, 6:15 pm to 9:30 pm ET Course Materials: |
| HIST 506 O1A / POLSC 506 O1A: The Rise of Modern America, 1914-1945 (2) With the exception of the Civil War era, it is difficult to find another thirty-year period in U.S. history during which the nation underwent such dramatic change. In 1914 the United States was no more than a regional power, with a primarily rural demography and a relatively unobtrusive federal government. Thanks to the experience of two world wars, a major cultural conflict (the 1920s), and a disastrous economic crisis the country was transformed into the global economic and military power that it remains to this day. This course will examine the cultural, economic, military, and diplomatic events and trends of the period 1914-1945. Instructor: Daniel K. Williams (Ashland University) Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:15 pm to 7:50 pm ET Course Materials: |
| HIST 507 O1A / POLSC 507 O1A: Lincoln (2) This course provides an in-depth study of Abraham Lincoln’s political thought and action. Students will study Lincoln’s most important speeches, as well as study various aspects of his political leadership, including his role as the leader of the Republican party and as commander in chief. The course will also provide opportunities for students to analyze Lincoln’s rhetoric and political argumentation. Instructor: Dan Monroe (Millikin University) Schedule: Mondays, 8:15 pm to 11:30 pm ET Course Materials: |
| HIST 602 O1A / POLSC 602 O1A: European Discovery and Settlement (2) An examination of the motives behind and the consequences of the expansion of European power beginning in the sixteenth century. The course focuses on the European settlement of North America and the interactions between Europeans and indigenous peoples. Instructor: Paul A. Otto Schedule: Mondays, 6:15 pm to 9:30 pm ET Course Materials: |
| HIST 609 O1A / POLSC 609 O1A: World War II (2) An examination of World War II, the most widespread, costly, and destructive war in the history of the planet. This course will cover the origins of the war, the strategies pursued by the participants, and the major events in both the Pacific and European theaters from the 1930s until 1945. Further, it will consider the significance of the war for the history of Europe, Asia, and the United States. Instructor: John E. Moser (Ashland University) Schedule: Saturdays, 9:30 am to 12:45 pm ET Course Materials: |
| HIST 622 O1A / POLSC 622 O1A: Religion in American History and Politics (2) From the time that the first Europeans arrived in America, religion has been an important part of American life. This course examines the various ways in which religion has played a role in American history, with particular emphasis on the role of religion in American politics. Instructor: Jace Weaver (University of Georgia) Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:15 pm to 7:50 pm ET Course Materials: |
| HIST 642 O1A / POLSC 642 O1A: Political Parties (2) This course examines the development of American political parties, focusing on the meaning of parties and historic moments in the rise and fall of political parties from the Founding era to the present. Topics may include re-aligning elections, changing coalitions within American parties, and the contemporary Democratic and Republican parties. Instructor: Brent Aucoin (Judson College at Southeastern) Schedule: Tuesdays, 8:15 pm to 11:30 pm ET Course Materials: |
| HIST 643 O1A / POLSC 643 O1A: The First Amendment (2) This course is an intensive study of the ideas, politics, and history of the U.S. Supreme Court’s jurisprudence on the First Amendment. Focused especially on the religion and speech clauses, the course considers the development of the Court’s opinions in light of the broader theoretical and institutional elements of American constitutionalism. Instructor: Joseph Griffith (Ashland University) Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:15 pm to 9:50 pm ET Course Materials: |
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