Program Overview
Become an expert in the nature, structure, 足彩外围的美国历史和政府哲学研究生证书.S. Government and Politics. The program is designed for secondary school teachers, public policy professionals, 立法和行政人员以及其他与美国政府有个人或专业利益关系的人.
Program Structure
Each course in the program is offered for two semester credit hours. Courses are offered in two formats:
- 6月和7月在俄亥俄州阿什兰校区进行为期一周的住宿暑期课程.
- 作为实时在线会议课程，在整个学年的不同时间表上提供.
The typical time to complete the certificate program is 12 to 15 months.
While offered on a unique intensive schedule, each course is designed to replicate a full semester-long class, including a selection of readings and assignments. 为了确保学生不会被如此密集的课程表所压垮, you may only take up to eight credit hours during any semester.
你可以同时参加两个秋季或春季学期的在线直播课程，任何学期不超过四个. Only one course may be taken at a time during summer semesters. You may not take a Weeklong Summer and a Live Online course concurrently.
你应该咨询你的项目顾问，讨论你的课程安排. 所有证书要求必须在第一次尝试课程之日起十年内完成.
Curriculum
For additional information about the U.S. Government and Politics Certificate curriculum, view the Academic Catalog.
Choose any 9 courses from the following:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POLSC 501 | The American Revolution | 2 |
| POLSC 502 | The American Founding | 2 |
| POLSC 503 | Sectionalism and Civil War | 2 |
| POLSC 505 | The Progressive Era | 2 |
| POLSC 506 | The Rise of Modern America, 1914-1945 | 2 |
| POLSC 510* | Great American Texts | 2 |
| POLSC 630* | American Statesmen | 2 |
| POLSC 631 | American Political Rhetoric | 2 |
| POLSC 632 | The American Presidency I, Washington to Lincoln | 2 |
| POLSC 633 | The American Presidency II, Johnson to the present | 2 |
| POLSC 644 | The Congress | 2 |
| POLSC 641 | The Supreme Court | 2 |
| POLSC 642 | Political Parties | 2 |
| POLSC 643* | Constitutional Rights and Powers | 2 |
| POLSC 660* | Topics in American History and Government | 2 |
* Specific subject matter covered in these courses varies, so each may be taken more than once with the permission of the chair. However, each must include significant attention to U.S. government in order to count toward this certificate.
Improve your Teaching and your Professional Marketability
许多州和学区现在都提供大学学分加项目——在高中校园里教授大学水平的课程——教师们需要那些能让你为大学水平教学的挑战做好准备的课程. Whether your state calls it College Credit Plus, Dual Enrollment, Dual Credit, Postsecondary Education Option or by another name, Ashland’s Graduate Certificate in U.S. 政府与政治适合已经持有其他领域研究生学位的中学教师, 但我想成为有资格教授高等政治科学课程的人.
Who Should Apply?
- 具有其他领域硕士学位的中学教师，寻求成为有资格在美国教授高等教育课程的教师.S. government.
- 那些在其他领域获得硕士学位并寻求兼职教授本科课程的人.
- Legislative or other local, 对提高对美国政府性质的认识感兴趣的州或联邦政府工作人员.
- Anyone with a personal or professional interest in American government.
A Note About Teaching at the Postsecondary Level
在高等教育中，由院校决定教师的资格要求. 通常情况下，这是一个学科领域的硕士学位，或者一个任何领域的硕士学位加上18个小时的学科领域. Consult the institution for their exact requirements. 我们强烈建议您在开始学习之前联系您所在学区的高等教育合作伙伴或潜在雇主以获得指导.
而证书课程是开放给任何具有学士学位或更高的人, 你的学士学位加上这个证书不太可能使你有资格教授高等教育课程. Our Master of Arts program in American History and Government, however, can prepare you for that opportunity.
Getting Started with College Credit Plus
In higher education, 招聘机构决定潜在教师所需的资格. Typically, 这是要教授的学科领域的硕士学位，或者任何领域的硕士学位加上该学科领域的18个小时. Consult the hiring institution for their exact requirements. 我们强烈建议您在开始学习之前与您所在学区合作的社区学院联系.
希望获得硕士学位，有资格教授大学学分加课程?
K-12教师如果想获得在高中校园教授大学水平课程的资格，或者想在社区大学担任兼职讲师，可以选择M.A. in American History and Government or the M.A. with a Specialization in Teaching American History and Government. 最好与招聘机构联系，确定哪些亚什兰课程最适合你成为一名兼职讲师.
Learn more 关于阿什兰的美国历史和政府文学硕士以及今天教授美国历史和政府学位课程的文学硕士.
Already have a master’s degree in education or another field?
If you already have a Master of Education or similar degree, 你可以通过参加美国历史或政府的研究生课程来获得大学学分加讲师的资格. 请联系招聘机构，以确定哪些亚什兰课程最适合你成为一名兼职讲师.
Enrolling on a non-degree basis is easy. View the schedule of upcoming courses. When you are ready to enroll, apply online for admission as a College Credit Plus/Dual-Enrollment student.
Planning Your College Credit Plus Curriculum
你的大学学分加计划应该以你计划教授的大学水平科目为指导. 兼职历史讲师的大学学分加途径与政府讲师略有不同. Our faculty advisors are available to work with you, 你的行政部门和你所在地区的高等教育合作伙伴为你找到合适的课程.
To help you get started, 我们为未来的历史教师和未来的政府教师创建了一个建议课程列表. 我们强烈建议您与将要工作的社区学院协商选择课程. Have questions about our courses or need sample syllabi? Feel free to contact us at mahg@agemboutique.com or 419-289-5411.