Ashland University

What you'll study

Coursework and research will align with the areas of specialty listed by the supervising faculty: American political institutions, the American judiciary, and the relationship between politics and religion. Students can expect engagement with historical and institutional analysis informed by faculty scholarship; for example, Carrington is the author of Stephen Field's Cooperative Constitution of Liberty: Liberty in Full.

Entry requirements

The publicly available text does not specify formal entry criteria for this PhD programme. Prospective applicants should consult the department of History and Political Science or the College of Arts & Sciences for official admission requirements and application procedures.

Career prospects

Doctoral work under this supervision is appropriate preparation for careers in academia, research, scholarly publishing, and policy-oriented roles that require deep knowledge of American political institutions and the judiciary. Graduates often pursue positions as university faculty, policy analysts, or scholars in think tanks and research centres.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The source text does not list specific scholarships or funding packages. Applicants should inquire with the department and the Ashbrook Center about available fellowships, assistantships, or endowed positions that may support doctoral research.