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Options ......................4
Visiting Students ................5
About This Catalog................. 5
Calendar ........................6
Interim Courses ...................7
Lifetime Sports ...................36
Interim Abroad .................. 38
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Options ......................4
Visiting Students ................5
About This Catalog................. 5
Calendar ........................6
Interim Courses ...................7
Lifetime Sports ...................36
Interim Abroad .................. 38
Other Courses ...................39
Introduction
Introduction to Interim
The College follows a 4- 1-4 calendar, with fall and spring
semesters of approximately 14 weeks separated by a four-week
January Interim. Interim is intended to be a time for both
students and faculty to employ styles of teaching and learning
and to investigate questions and topics in places and ways not
possible during the regular term. The College is changing its
calendar next year to a 4-4 calendar so January Interim 2002
will be the last opportunity to take an Interim course.
Freshmen are required to take an Interim course their first
year. All other current students are expected to complete the
two interims required for graduation.
Interim is an opportunity for intense concentration on a
single course of study. Since one Interim course equals a fulltime load, students should plan to spend the same amount of
time in class and preparing for class as they would for a fourcourse load during fall or spring semesters. Students should
be prepared for at least 40 class hours during the Interim and
should anticipate the equivalent of the normal two hours of
study for each class hour. Since the course length is only 3 112
weeks, attendance at every class is imperative. While it is
expected that students will attend every class period,
instructors will establish the precise attendance policy for
their courses. Students can register for only one course credit
during Interim. There is no tuition refund for a student who
chooses not to enroll in an Interim course.
Most Interim courses are graded traditionally on a 4.0 to 0.0
scale. Students generally have the option to register on a
PassINo credit basis. A few Interim courses are graded only on
the PIN system; this is indicated in the course description.
Some courses are offered for either upper or lower division
credit. Such Interim courses have two numbers listed and
students must select which is most appropriate for their
needs. Students registering for upper division credit should
anticipate additional assignments and a more rigorous
grading standard. Some courses, especially courses with travel
requirements, have additional fees associated with them.
These fees, although intended to be accurate, may change and
students should check with the instructor to verify the final
costs.
Day school students (3.0 credits or more for fall) can take a
total of 1.0 course credit. They may take two half-credit
classes. They may also take a lifetime sport (zero credit). The
lifetime sport is at no additional charge if they are full-time
students (fall term). If less than full time, they will be charged.
Weekend students can take 1.0 course credits in Interim as a
cross registration and will be charged WEC tuition $1321 per
course credit and a $25 technology fee. If they do so, they may
petition to take an additional 1.0 course credit in Weekend
College for winter trimester.
Augsburg College, as afirmed in its mission, does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national
or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status,
status with regard to public assistance, or disability in its
education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan
programs, athletic andlor school administered programs, except
in those instances where religion is a bona fide occupational
qualification. Augsburg College is committed to providing
reasonable accommodations to its employees and its students.
Any questions concerning Augsburg's compliance with federal or
state regulations implementing equal access and opportunity can
be directed to Betty Wade, afirmative action coordinator, Ofice
of Human Resources, CB 79,Augsburg College, 221 1 Riverside
Ave., Minneapolis, M N 55454. She can be reached by telephone,
(612) 330-1023; or by e-mail, <wadeb@augsburg.edu>.
Options
International Interim-Students are invited to participate in
the international Interim courses offered by the Upper
Midwest Association for Intercultural Education (UMAIE)
and other consortia. These course opportunities are listed on
page 38. Some courses have early registration deadlines.
Internships deadline-Friday, December 7. January Interim
internships must be planned in advance. Students electing an
internship must meet departmental requirements and present
a signed internship-learning agreement plan to the Center for
Service, Work, and Learning (1st floor Memorial) by the first
day of Interim classes. The learning-agreement forms are
available in the same office. Internships during Interim must
involve full-time work placements for approximately four
weeks. Assistance for planning internships is available in the
Center for Service, Work, and Learning.
Independent studylresearch or directed study-Students
may elect a program of independent study (upper division
499) or directed study (lower division 299) for Interim.
Faculty members are strongly discouraged from accepting
responsibility for more than one independent study per
Interim. Students choosing to pursue independent or directed
study must:
1. Meet departmental requirements
2. Present to the registrar a copy of the proposed study
plan approved by the supervising faculty member and
the directedlindependent study registration form.
These forms must be submitted by December 1.
Appropriate study proposal and registration forms can
be obtained in the Office of the Registrar.
Interims at other schools-Augsburg students may enroll at
any other 4-1-4 institution that offers a reciprocal Interim
arrangement. Catalogs of these Interim programs are available
in the registrar's office. Registration for Interims at the other
ACTC colleges will be at Augsburg during the regular
registration period. Most courses taught during the Interim at
other 4-1-4 schools are accepted for credit by Augsburg, but
may not necessarily be accepted as meeting Augsburg's
general education requirements or major requirements.
Visiting Students
Augsburg College welcomes students from other 4- 1-4 schools
for the January Interim without tuition charges, provided the
student's home institution agrees not to charge tuition to
Augsburg students for the January term. The waiver of tuition
does not include special fees, housing, or board costs. Other
students will be charged $1,844 for the Interim course plus a
$25 technology fee. Students interested in registering for an
Augsburg Interim should write to the Office of the Registrar
for application forms or use the forms provided by the Interim
office at their own school. There is an application processing
fee of $25. Students are welcome to stay on campus but are
not required to do so. Requests for Interim housing should be
made to the Office of Residence Life.
It should be noted that neither ACTC exchange students nor
visiting students may register for 199,299,399, or 499 courses.
About This Catalog
The catalog lists courses by departments in alphabetical order.
At the end of the book are listings of other courses not
offered by Augsburg but recognized by the College for Interim
credit. Students may also register for one of the lifetime sports
listed at the end of the catalog. Courses that include travel are
marked with an airplane.
Interim Calendar 2002
November 13 to December 1
January 3
. . . . . . . . . . Interim registration
..........................First day of Interim
Time I-9:00 a.m. (first day)
Time 11-1:15 p.m
January 4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last
. day to register or add a class
January 7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Last day to drop a class
without notation on record
January 16 ..................... Last day for determining
grading option with registrar
January 16
.........Last day for withdrawing from courses
January 2 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . Martin Luther King Day-no
class
January 25.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interim ends
January 29.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring semester begins
February 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interim grades due to registrar
The time, number, and length of meetings as well as the
beginning time will be arranged the first day of class. The daily
schedule for Interim is divided into two blocks of time:
Time I: 8:00 to 11:45 a.m. (Note:on the first day, Time I classes
will begin at 9:00 a.m.)
Time 11: 1:15-5:00 p.m.
Note: Martin Luther King Day-no
class
For More Information
For more information contact Barbara Pappenfus in the
Interim Office at 612-330-1 150.
h f e Drawing
ART 247-J
Instructor: John McCaffrey
A study of undraped figures for art students and non-art
students. The figures will be depicted with a variety of
drawing media. Students will study form, structure, skeletal
and surface anatomy, proportion, rendering techniques, and
composition. There will be a $45 fee to be paid on the first
day of class
Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Tme: I
Room: Old Main 17
/Topics: Watercolor Painting: Art of the
French Table
ART 300-J
Instructor: Tara Christopherson
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Aim
What Arles cafe seated Van Gogh on the yellow chair he
immortalized? What Provencal traditions produced the
inspiration for Cezanne's still life, Fruit Bowl, Glass and
Apples? How did the region's pottery and glass artisans
influence the dramatically modern Leger and Picasso? The
wallpaper in Matisse's tableau, Harmony in Red-did it hang
in his studio on the outskirts of Nice? And FragonardProvencal romantice, what perfumes from his native Grasse
inspired his flower-filled paintings? In this course, students
learn transparent watercolor techniques and experience the
art of the French table by painting on location-subject
matter, conversation, locations, and traditions that inspired
masters.
For more information, contact Prof. Tara Christopherson,
612-330-1232.
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Marine Biology of the Florida Keys
BIO 140-J
BIO 340-J
Instructor: William Capman
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The Florida Keys provide an excellent site for study of natural
history and ecology of marine, coastal, and sub-tropical
communities. This class will spend about two weeks in
Florida at the Newfound Harbor Marine Institute located on
Big Pine Key. The institute offers laboratory facilities, oceangoing research platforms, housing, and a dining hall. Field
trips to coral reefs (Looe Key National Park), tide pools, turtle
grass flats, mangrove islands, and upland hammocks will be
led by professional naturalists from the institute. Organisms
and communities will be studied on site and in the
laboratory. Research projects will be initiated shortly after
arrival at the station in order to provide opportunities to
gather data over a period of several days. Visits to Pennicamp
State Park, Key West, and the Everglades will be included.
Evaluation will be based on:
BIO 140: (1) field and laboratory records, (2) personal
journal, (3) quizzes at Marine Institute, and (4) final exam.
Prerequisite for BIO 140: Any one of the following courses or
their equivalents-BIO 101, 102,103,113, 114, or consent of
instructor.
BIO 340:(l)field and laboratory records, (2)personal journal,
(3)quizzes at Marine Institute, (4)written report of the
research project, and (5)final exam.
Prerequisite for BIO 340: BIO 351 or BIO 481 or consent of
the instructor.
Estimated cost of the course: $2,500 (includes airfare, all
ground transportation, housing, and meals while at the
institute). Contact the instructor for details.
Prerequisite: See Above
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Time: II
Room: Science 225
Rhe Biology of Aging
BIO 185-J
Instructor: Bob Herforth
With the aging of the Baby Boom generation, interest in, and
research on, the biological basis of the aging process has
taken on an air of urgency, compared with an earlier more
leisurely approach. This course surveys functional changes
which occur in the body with age and diseases associated
with aging, such as osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, and
cardiovascular disease. The major theories that have been
proposed to explain what causes aging will be presented,
including findings on the cellular and genetic basis of aging.
Attention will also be focused on the results of attempts to
slow the aging process in experimental animals and humans.
Prerequisite: None
Liberal Arts Perspective: Natural World 2
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Science 315
/personal Finance
BUS 240-J
Instructor: Ashok Kapoor
This is an introductory course in personal financial planning.
Students will be introduced to budgeting, credit, income
taxes, insurance, real estate, investment and retirement
planning. Evaluation: Quizzes and exams.
Prerequisite: None
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: II
Room: Foss 43
Responding to the Challenge of Japan
BUS 368-J
Instructor: Steven LaFave
This course provides an examination of current Japanese
business practices using a cultural perspective. A multimedia
approach will be employed involving film, television
documentaries, radio speeches, and readings from current
periodicals in addition to text materials. A seminar model will
be used with substantial participation expected on the part of
the students. Evaluation will be based on a paper, two 20minute sessions of seminar leadership, class participation, and
mid-term and final examinations. This class should be of
interest to anyone majoring or minoring in international
business or any field of business administration, as well as
anyone interested in Japan. Students who cannot attend every
class should not enroll in this course.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of the instructor
Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness I
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Old Main 29
Introduction to Polymer Chemistry and
American Plastic
CHM 104-J
Instructor: Ron Fedie
Previously there was the Stone Age, Iron Age, and Bronze Age.
Now we live in the Age of Polymers (and Plastics). Without
this innovative technology, life as we know it would be much
different. The variety of polymer molecules and their
properties make up many, diverse plastics and the variations
are endless. Many items and materials in the areas of
coatings, adhesives, leisure/sports equipment,
building/construction, automobiles, furniture, clothes,
medical supplies, cosmetics, and others that are used everyday
come from different polymeric materials made from polymer
molecules. In this course we will explore and discuss the
world of polymer chemistry. Polyethylene is one of the most
commonly used synthetic polymers in "plastic" wrap and
trash bags. A common natural polymer, polyisoprene, is
collected from the sap of rubber trees and tires, golf balls, and
latex gloves are just some of the many uses. The class will
focus on two books. One, American Plastic: A Cultural
History, by Jeffrey Meikle, for the historical perspective of our
world of polymers. Themes from the book, the different
types of polymers used, and recent themes such as the
recycling of plastics will be discussed. A second book, Giant
Molecules, by Grosberg and Khokhlov, will help with the
previously mentioned themes and give more depth to the
broad world of polymers not covered in Meikle's book. There
will be six lab periods in which some polymer molecules will
be made and several of their interesting properties will be
explored. Students will be graded on 25 group worksheets,
six quizzes, six reflection papers, six lab periods, and an
individual project and presentation.
Prerequisite: Math Placement Group 2
Liberal Arts Perspective: Natural World 1 or 2
Maximum Enrollment: 22
Time: II
Room: Science 315
States of Maiter (.50 Credit)
CHM 114-J
Instructor: Joan Kunz
CHM 114 provides an overview of the main states of matter,
examining the laws governing the behavior of gases, liquids,
solids, colloids, and solutions. The course connects chemical
theory and models of matter with real world behavior and
application. CHM 114 is a required transitional course for
students needing one year of general chemistry who enter at
the CHM 105 level and intend to take CHM 116 in the
spring. CHM 106 will not be offered in the spring of 2002; all
students needing two semesters of general chemistry must
take either CHM 1151116 or CHM 10511141116.
Prerequisite: CHM 105
Time: I
Room: Science 212
Introduction to Computer Science and
Communications
CSC 160-J
Instructor: Charles Sheaffer
This course introduces the major areas of computer science
and computer communications. These areas are: algorithms,
algorithm design, algorithm efficiency, hardware, logical
circuit design, computer organization, software and operating
systems, programming languages, operating systems, theory
of computation, mathematical foundations of computer
science, Turing machines, computer communications and the
Internet, packet switching, Internet services, and operation.
This course will consist of lecture/discussion times with
frequent in-class lab exercises on the topics above. Grading
will be based on examinations, labs, and homework. This is
not a course in computer applications or how to use
computers, although we may touch on these topics.
Prerequisite: Math Placement Group 3
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Tune: I
Room: Sverdrup 202
UNlX and C
CSC 272-J
Instructor: Karen Sutherland
Study of UNIX operating system and the C programming
language. It is assumed that the student has knowledge of
programming methods and has done programming in some
other language. Grading will be based on examinations and
programming assignments.
Prerequisite: CSC 170 or programming in some other language
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: II
Room: Sverdrup 202
School and Society
EDC 480-J
Instructor: Joe Erickson
-l'l~iscrmrse will rxanainc. the rr~lcof schools and ducatinn in
two cultures: the United States and Nicaragua. Participants
will have an opportunity to see how these two contrasting
cultures and social systems view the role of schools within
their societies. Every system of learning has both
opportunities and defects. Those in leadership roles within
each system make choices about how to educate. The goal of
the course is to enhance participants' understanding of the
role of teaching and learning within a society, both in the
formal elementary and secondary educational systems and in
non-formal educational structures such as adult literacy
campaigns. For more information, contact Prof. Joe Erickson,
612-330-1647.
Prerequisite: Sophomore-standing education majors & completed PPST &
admitted to the education department
Liberal Arts Perspective: Social World 1 or 2
Graduation Skill Requirement: Writing (If taken in conjunction with EDC 200.)
Time: WEClDay
1
Topics: Live Theatre Here and Abroad:
The Best of Two Worllds
ENG 282-2
Instructor: Ron Palosaari & Darcey Engen
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London, an exciting city to visit, has the best live theatre in
the world. MinneapolisISt. Paul is one of the best places for
drama in America. We will spend 10 days enjoying London
theatre, nightlife, and cultural opportunities. Then we will
return and study Twin Cities theatre, which has its own
strengths. Students will also be assigned several museums
and art gallery visits, hear guest speakers that will include
directors, actors, and stage managers. Our course will be
especially good for those students who want to travel abroad
but are looking for a shorter or less expensive trip. Any
interested student, however will find this course a rich
educational experience. For more information, contact Prof.
Ron Palosaari, 612-330-1005, or Prof. Darcey Engen,
612-330-1549.
Prerequisite: None
Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics
Topics: Investigating the Victorian
Thriller
ENG 282-D
ENG 482-D
Instructor: Dallas Liddle
This course will study the phenomenon in 19-century Britain
of the popular novel of suspense, mystery, and terror. From
Frankenstein early in the century to Dracula at its end, the
nightmares imagined by novelists of Great Britain have
continued to interest and horrify readers throughout the 20th
century. Early in the century these tales were generally either
"Gothic" (stories of horror and the supernatural set in Italy
or Spain) or "Newgate" novels (true-crime stories about the
lower classes). By the 1860's however, popular novelists
including Charles Dickens, Mary Braddon, Eliza Wood, and
Wilkie Collins were producing a stunningly successful series
of works in which the action was set in the everyday world of
the Victorian middle classes, and the villains (as one reviewer
remarked) seemed like people the reader might meet at
dinner. Often challenging and sometimes subversive, these
novels drew intense public scrutiny by raising issues that the
politer genre of domestic fiction could hardly hint at
including gender roles and sexual transgression, class and
race oppression, obsession and madness, and the dark sides
of urban life, industrial poverty, and empire. We will read
several of the best of these thrillers, at the same time actively
investigating the culture that produced them. We will read
original reviews and responses, including parodies, and learn
about the context of newspaper and magazine journalism in
which several of the novels appeared. While we investigate
the power of the Gothic and Sensation genres for their
original audiences, however, we will also work to determine
why these novels have continued to appeal to successive
generations of readers. Course grades will be based on class
attendance and participation, two short papers, a group
presentation, and a final exam. Upper-level students will read
one additional novel, write a research-based paper on it, and
share the results of their research with the class.
Prerequisite: ENG 111
Liberal Arts Perspective: Western Heritage
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: II
Room: Foss 20
Topics in History: Minnesota History
HIS 195-J
Instructor: Bill Green
This course will cover the early racial, ethnic, political, and
economic history of Minnesota, focusing on the Ojibway and
Dakota, the explorations of the French and British, the U.S.
territorial era, and statehood. We also will look at how
European immigration impacted Minnesota, and how the
rise of various political movements influenced the
governance of the state.
Prerequisite: None
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Old Main 23
Dance (men only) (0.5 course credit)
HPE 232-M
Instructor: Carol Enke
Theory and practice in teaching and performing American
heritage and international folk dances. The majority of the
course grade is based on dance practicals, a teaching
assignment, and a written test.
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Time: I- 1~,118,119,1110,1111,1114,1115,1116
Room: Melby Gym - center court
Dance (women only)
(0.5 course credit)
HPE 232-W
Instructor: Carol Enke
Theory and practice in teaching and performing American
heritage and international folk dances. The majority of the
course grade is based on dance practicals, a teaching
assignment, and a written test.
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Time: I - 1~,118,119,1110,1111,1114,1115,1116
Room: Melby Gym - center court
Instructional Materials & Methods in
Health Education
HPE 390-J
Instructor: Eileen Uzarek
This course will cover principles and methods of instruction
applied to health education(5-12). Emphasis upon
teachingllearning strategies and student assessment.
Development and delivery of lessonslactivities is included.
Students are evaluated by their peers and the instructor on
their ability to create, deliver, and assess health education
lessons in a "real"c1assroom. Evaluationlgrading is also based
upon the completion of a "technology project:' resource file,
and exam.
Prerequisite: HPE 110
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Melby 202
Sailing in the Virgin Islands
HPE 455-J
Instructor: Joyce Pfaff
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Designed for the beginning and intermediate sailor interested
in the art and practice of sailboat cruising. The course will
take the participant to a competent level of sailboat handling
(anchoring, mooring, helming, and crewing). The student will
live aboard a 43'-46' fixed-keel sailboat with five to six other
people and will function as an active crew member. Actual
on-the-water instruction will be the major part of the course.
Sailing will include cruises to the various islands and cays in
the British and American Virgin Islands. Snorkeling and wind
surfing will be available on an optional basis. Some classes
will be held in December prior to leaving for the Virgin
Islands in January.
The course cost is $3,500, which includes airfare for Augsburg
day students and qualifying Interim exchange students.
Others will have to pay regular Interim tuition in addition to
this course cost in order to receive academic credit. PIN
ONLY. Applications may be picked up from the office of Joyce
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Pfaff, Melby Hall 121, Augsburg College. They must be
turned in with deposit and appropriate signature before final
acceptance is given.
Prerequisites: Permission from Joyce Pfaff, health and physical education
department, 612-330-1247; no smoking is allowed; basic swimming skills;
Graduation Skill Requirement: Lifetime Sport, also one course credit upper
division
Maximum Enrollment: 10 ( A waiting list will be kept after the original 10 spots
are filled)
Introduction to Islam
INS 225-J
Instructor: Amin Kader
This course is designed by a practicing Muslim to present his
perception of Islam to non-Muslims. The course will cover
the ideological foundations of Islam, its basic concepts and
tenets, Islamic law (Shari'ah), Islamic economic and political
systems, and Islamic patterns of life. There will also be
discussions on the differences between the Islamic sects
(Sunnis, Shi'its, Sufis, etc.). Some effort will be made to deal
with the similarities and differences between Islam and both
Christianity and Judaism. Students will also visit one of the
mosques in the Twin Cities. Evaluation is based on two tests
and a paper.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 1
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Old Main 27
Paideia Seminars
INS 255-J
Instructor: Anne Kaufman
Students will participate in a series of seminars following the
Paideia seminar format as developed by Mortimer Adler and
Paideia Associates. Students will also view selected films for
seminar discussions; develop and lor hone skills of mature,
intellectual talk; observe seminars conducted in a St. Paul
public school; evaluate their own behaviors during seminars,
and lead seminars. Students will be assessed on journal
entries including evidence of seminar preparation, reflection,
peer and self-evaluation, as well as a final summary paper.
Graduation Skill Requirement: Critical Thinking
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Old Main 18
Topics: I've Been Working on the
Railroad
INS 268-J
Instructor: Noel Petit
An overview of the history, technology, economics, and future
of railroading in the United States. Includes visits to rail and
transportation facilities here in the Twin Cities as well as a
rail trip to Chicago on Amtrak to experience intercity and
commuter rail systems. Designed to give the student an
understanding of the significance of this hidden part of the
U.S. economy. The student will learn how significant
Minnesota has been in the development of rail systems where
we are going in this growing industry. We will have a special
emphasis on the development of the towns of the Midwest.
Students will complete four papers (one each week) and
present their paper to the class (with multimedia images and
videos) each week. Students will critique each presentation.
Trip Fee: $300. Note: This fee will be placed on your student
account when you register for this course.
Prerequisites: Effective Writing English 111
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Liberal Arts Perspective: The City
Graduation Skill Requirement: Speaking
Time: I
Room: Sverdrup 201
Work in the City Externship: Linking
Education and the World of Work
INS 298-K
Instructors: Lois Olson & Lynda Olson
This course introduces students to the nature of work, and its
role and value to the individual and to society. Seminar
format will focus on work as viewed by this generation and
the requirements to succeed both now and in the future. A
special emphasis will be on self-discovery learning activities,
visits to Twin Cities businesses and community organizations,
and discussions with panels of professionals. Students will be
expected to research employment trends and career options,
complete a portfolio of reflections, exercises and selfassessments, and give individual and group presentations.
Students will also explore various organizations of the Twin
Cities and understand their role and impact in a major
metropolitan area. PIN grading only.
Liberal Arts Perspective: The City
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: II
Room: Lindell 16
Native American Storytelling
INS 332-J
Instructor: Sophia Jacobsen
The objective of this course is to study Native American
storytelling from a cultural perspective. An appreciation of
oral traditions will be emphasized and studied within the
broader context of world mythologies. Students will learn
how the art of storytelling is integral to story content.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics or Intercultural Awareness 1
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: II
Room: Music 23
Topics: The Czech Republic: Social and
Cultural Impact of the Emerging Free
Market Economy
INS 495-C
Instruclor: Stu Stoller
This intensive experience in contemporary Czech culture and
society will allow you the opportunity to develop an
appreciation for the many diverse cultures that intersect in
Central Europe. Students will reflect critically on how their
own life experiences have shaped their perspectives in the
world, and how this differs from people in other countries.
During week one, there will be excursions and field trips that
will explore the environs of Olomouc and study the history,
culture, art, and architecture of the Czech Republic. Week
two will focus on the Czech Republic's recent membership of
NATO. Students will study the roots of the divisions of
modern Europe, the concerns of the Czech government as it
approaches membership in the EU. The final week will
concentrate on developing a capitalist enterprise in the excommunist world, looking at how models are succeeding, and
how different sectors of Czech society are responding to the
changes in social norms and values, which underlie these new
economic initiatives. For more information contact Stu
Stoller at 612- 330-1772
Applied Algebra
MAT 105-J
Instructor: Su Doree
Concepts of linear, exponential, logarithmic, and other
models with an emphasis of applications to the social and
natural sciences, business, and everyday life.
Prerequisite: Math Placement Group 2
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Sverdrup 1
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Math of lnterest
MAT 173-J
Instructor: Nick Coult
Learn how to determine the monthly payments on a house or
car. Find out how much you need to be socking away now to
have a million when you retire. Learn how annuities,
perpetuities, and life insurance work, and more. Evaluation
will be based on classroom participation, quizzes, and a final
examination.
Prerequisite: Math Placement Group 3 or consent of instructor
Graduation Skill Requirement: Quantitative Reasoning
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Science 205
Math of lnterest
MAT 173-K
Instructor: Ken Kaminsky
Learn how to determine the monthly payments on a house or
car. Find out how much you need to be socking away now to
have a million when you retire. Learn how annuities,
perpetuities, and life insurance work, and more. Evaluation
will be based on classroom participation, quizzes, and a final
examination.
Prerequisite: Math Placement Group 3 or consent of instructor
Graduation Skill Requirement: Quantitative Reasoning
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Science 108
I
Topics: Sounds and Sights of Europe
w
M U 5 179-J
Instructors: Roberta Kagin & Gabe Gabrielsen
d m\,/I
' I ' h i ~cnlirse provides an opl~nrtiir~ity
t1-r visit sonw of tlw
F
Great Eurclpeau c~~ltural
ccfilers that ~~rovidcd
the impctits f i l l I
development of cultural life in the New World. For more
information you may call Prof. Roberta Kagin, 612-330-1273.
Liberal Art Perspective: Aesthetics
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Survey of Rock History and Musical
Style, 1951-1971
MUS 204-J
Instructor: Ned Kantar
An introduction to the fundamentals of music and
musicology as they occur within the context of rock's
inception (1950s) and maturation (1960s) periods. This
course will examine the historical background, musical
content, and methods of selected artists and their work.
Evaluation will be based on class participation, written
assignments, exam, and a group project. For non-music
majors.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: II
Room: Music 3
.
Skills of Music Theatre
MUS 235-J
THR 235-J
Instructors: Sonja Thompson & Darcey Engen
Music-theater exists in every culture, stemming from the basic
human impulse to dance, sing, and express oneself. Come join
theatre professor Darcey Engen and music professor Sonja
Thompson as we explore this interdisciplinary art form, and
assist you in developing your own performance skills. In
addition to memorizing, analyzing, and performing your own
scene from an opera, operetta, or a musical, you will also be
introduced to music-theater from China, Japan, India, and
other cultures. The course includes writing and research, class
discussion and exercises, improvisation, and small and large
group instruction. Performers of all levels are welcome,
though some singing and acting ability is required. Interested
students will be auditioned in December and appropriate
material will be assigned. Course may be repeated with
permission from the instructors.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics
Maximum Enrollment: 30
Time: I
Room: Sateren Auditorium
Beginning Norwegian I
NOR I l l - J
Instructor: Becky Hegstad
This course is for students with no previous background in
Norwegian. It aims to develop basic skills in speaking,
listening, reading, and writing as tools for communication
and for understanding Norwegian culture. Classroom practice
focuses on both presentation of vocabulary and structures
and the use of the language in everyday contexts. Evaluation
will be based on participation, daily assignments, quizzes, and
a final exam.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 2
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Old Main 26
The Philosophy of Socrates
PHI 231-J
Instructor: David Apolloni
We shall examine the historical and intellectual background
of Socrates and what our sources allow us to say about his
person and teachings. We shall clarify and critically examine
Socrates' key teachings: that virtue is a form of knowledge
and that all virtues are somehow one; that evil is ignorance;
whether or not virtue can be taught; that it is impossible for
wrong doer to be happy; and that being a citizen requires
obedience to the state's laws, even if that means accepting
one's own death. There will be take-home written
assignments and weekly quizzes.
Prerequisite: None
Liberal Arts Perspective: Western Heritage
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Old Main 13
Existentialism
PHI 370-J
Instructor: Bruce Reichenbach
We begin with the philosophical background of
Existentialism in Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Husserl, and
Heidegger. We then consider what it is to be beings-in-theworld by focusing on central themes such as freedom,
absurdity, guilt, despair, paradox, risk, and the presence and
absence of God in the philosophical and literary works of
individuals like Sartre, Camus, Kafka, Beckett, and deBouvoir.
Prerequisite: One prior course in Philosophy
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Music 22
Introduction to Space Science
PHY 320-J
Instructor: Ken Erickson
This course provides a survey of Earth's space environment
including solar, planetary, magnetospheric, ionospheric, and
upper atmospheric physics (solar dynamics, magnetic storms,
particle precipitation, aurora, and related topics). Evaluation
will be based on two exams, class assignments, one research
paper, and at least one class presentation.
Prerequisite: Phy 245 or permission of instructor
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: I
Room: Sverdrup 206
Environmental and River Politics
POL 241-J
Instructor: Joe Underhill-Cady
We live and work on the shores of the largest river in North
America. It is the reason the Twin Cities are located where
they are, and it continues to define the city, as human
settlement here in turn has profoundly shaped the river
ecosystem. Of late in cities across America there has been "a
return to the river," and in this class we will be doing the
same. The river stands as a remarkable symbol for the
community, of continuity and change, of cycles and
transformation, of the power and beauty of the natural
world, and there is much to be learned from studying it.
Using the Mississippi as the focus, this course looks at the
changes in thinking about the relationship between humanity
and the natural world, as the relationship has been expressed
in literature, law, science, religion, political philosophy, and
popular culture. Particular attention will be paid to legal and
cultural conceptions of the natural world, including the ideas
of property and ownership. We will explore the distinction
between wilderness and civilization and the political function
of the line dividing those two realms.
We will cxplott. the ~bivorlhrt>ughthc cycs and cxpcrienccs c b f
those whv have wr-rkerl ancl lived their lives along il, anrl
through sitc visits to Incatio~lsalong thc river, speakers in
class, nnd on the Internet. S!~tdentswill t~avi.iln opportui~ity
to explow thcir own inttresrs in tl~criver through i n d i v i d u a l
projects, ranging rrom boat building, lo Inhlying at the Stutc
Ct~pital,In rhe vnrinlrs Mississippi Honds, tn river wolcl~yand
"green consumerism." There will bc o p p o r t u n i l i e s to work
will1 Incrll river-relatctl groups 011 thasc projccts,'~h~.ou~liont
thc coursc s ~ t ~ d e nwill
t s he encousngctl to drcnm, and to worlc
o t ~talcing that vision and ~ i ~ a k i nit gn i.e:~li~y,
in building
wip port lor n projccr, in netwnrlritls, in hilvinp, palicnce, in
fclllnw ing rhrouph, in working hartl, R I I ~ at
! tlir enrl, 11;lving
sornr~l~i~ig
concrete to show for thtir effilrrs. T11esc pmjcc~s
can h~ B j~rtjtntypcfor the f ~ ~ t ~pt ur ~
r s r ~nf
i l a vnratiori lo
cnntribute lo thc*jrworld in whntcvor wny one is celled to tic1
SO.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Social World 1 or 2
Graduation Skill: Critical Thinking
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Old Main 25
Understanding Asian America: The
Politics of Identity
POL 282-J
Instructor: Andrew Aoki
This course focuses on Asian Pacific Americans (APAs) and
thcir chilnging p o s i l i o n in Amcrican socie~y,Innking a t
history ns ~ c l as
l contcinpnr:lry ile\~cloymcnls. L l x n ~ i ~ i n c s
Elnw hltAs hnvc hccn idcn~ificdhy olliers, ar~rlhow Asian
An~cricar~s
itlcntify thcrusrlvcs. Will Al+'ir fi~llnwa "'racial"
pailern Isii~~ibr
to Al'laicnnAmcricarts), or will they follow nn
"eihnic" pattern (similar lo I'uropean Arnoricans)? Tc, what
cxtcrit rrrill those not nf E u r o p c a n dcqccnt be sccn as part CII
the mainstream rather than the margins? These questions are
relevant not just for APA affairs, but also for the larger social
changes that are sweeping America at the beginning of the
Science and Religion
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REL 374-J
Instructors: Larry Crockett & Mark Engebretson
For somc in our sncicty, scie~lccir t l ~ driving
c
enainc ofa
l)cttcr, inore scclrre l i f t i ~ n dthe hasis h r a philosopl-ty of life.
I:or n~hers, scici~ura nrl irs assaciatecl ~cchnologieq,n long wit11
its inviratinn tn hecomc n glnbal wnrltlview, constilcitc a gl-nvc
tlircal. Smne Cl~rislinnspart irulnsly iccl thrcntencrl by
science. Tlris coarse will adclrcss ~ h c s rlnatters in two ways.
Firs!, it will I~cginwiih a historica! nvcrview nS tlie relatioi~s
bstwecn scicncc and tllc Chrisiinn f6~itll,
empl~wsizills~lircc
periods: he clrigins o f the Clrrisiian faith, thu clevcl~ipmentof
"morlern" sciencc ant! ~~~cclianistic
~diilrrsal~liy,
and thr recvilluat ion [tf scicncc anil natulnchirr Ihc 201h rcnt~rry.Scconci,
it will stlldy systematically the wnrlctvictm of scicncc and
religion to see how they compare.
Class tilnc will hc tlivirlud ,lmnng a variety of artivitics
including lectures, wliolc class tlisctrssicms, snlall Rruilp
IU rorials, arrrl an oxtended simtr Intion cxercisu in dcvclnpirrg a
space cillol~y,itlrawitig from thr ide;is rlcvclopcll in ihr coiirse.
(hurse cv:tluatic~nwill I>c hnsurl un two sl~ortexams,
participation in small group tutorials based on assigned
readings, a group project presentation, and a major synthesis
paper based on the group project and course materials.
Prerequisite: Religion 111, 221, or 331
Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 2 or 3
Maximum Enrollment: 30
Time: II
Room: Science 205
Topics: Heaven, Hell and the End of
the World: Interpreting Biblical
Apoca!yptic Liferature
REL 490-J
Instructor: Philip Quanbeck I 1
This course is a study of the apocalyptic literature of the Bible
with emphasis on the book of Daniel in the Old Testament
and the book of Revelation in the New Testament, as well as
apocalyptic themes elsewhere in the New Testament, such as
the letters of the Apostle Paul. The apocalyptic literature of
the intertestamental period will also be examined. This course
will also address the legacy of apocalyptic literature in the
history of Christian thought and experience including an
examination of contemporary apocalypticism. This will
include the role of biblical apocalyptic imagery in art,
literature, film, and popular culture. Coursework will include
group presentations, two exegetical papers on biblical texts,
and a final project.
Prerequisite: Religion 111, 221, or 331
Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 1 or 3
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time II
Room: Old Main 25
Cultures of Violence
SOC 290-J
Instructor: James Vela-McConnell
Street gangs and warfare. Police brutality and genocide.
Domestic abuse and terrorism. What are the dynamics
underlying these and other forms of violence? What do they
have in common? How do they differ? This course takes
violence in its many forms as a topic for sociological analysis
and concludes with an examination of non-violent
alternatives. With this in mind, we will compare different
theoretical perspectives on violence, such as psychological,
social psychological, and socio-cultural perspectives. The
course will involve a combination of lecture and discussion
based on readings and videos, debate of current issues in the
field, and guest speakers from and field trips to local
organizations dealing with problems of violence. Students
will be expected to research, write about, and present on the
sociological dimensions of a particular form of violence. In
addition, there will be short reaction papers based on the
readings, and classroom participation will be an important
part of grading. This course has a lab fee of $25 payable the
first day of class to the instructor.
Prerequisite: None
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: II
Room: Old Main 13
Topics: The Sociology of Social
Movements
SOC 295-J
Instructor: Lars Christiansen
Scores of social movements have shaped and challenged the
social, political, and economic institutions of the United
States. Many of these protest movements seek to change the
established social order; some seek its defense and
preservation. This course offers the sociological study of
social movements in the United States within the last two
centuries. We will explore important question such as: Why
do people engage in protests at certain times, while at other
times reamin silent? Why are people willing to risk their lives
to create social change? How do social movements form, and
what causes their decline? Is the use of violence an effective
means of establishing social change? We will address these
and other crucial questions through a systematic study of
several social movements including labor, civil rights,
feminist, environmentalist, and anti-global capital
movements.
Prerequisite: Soc 121 or permission of professor.
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: II
Room: Old Main 29
Documentary Video
SPC 347-J
Instructor: Deb Redmond
Documentary video is a video production course that
integrates lecture and criticism with hands-on experience
dealing with non-fiction subjects. Students will work in
production teams, gaining experience in field production and
editing. The production teams will produce a 30-minute
documentary piece. Evaluation will be based upon student
journals, critiques, and a paper. This course requires
additional lab time for editing.
Prerequisite: None
Maximum Enrollment: 16
Time: I
Room: Science 123
Exploring Human Services
SWK 257-A
SWK 257-B
Instructors: Glenda Rooney & Francine Chakolis
Experiential learning occurs as students volunteer 60 hours in
a service agency or institution that they select. The placement
must be approved by course faculty and supervised by agency
staff. The course is designed to introduce the fields of practice
in social work and to help students explore a possible major
in social work or future career in the human services.
The three-hour weekly seminar is devoted to discussions that
assist students in integrating agency experiences and readings
that explore the historical development of social welfare as an
institution and the nature and value system of social work as a
profession. Students will also examine and critique the
manner in which social, economic, and political structures
impact diverse groups in society. Students will focus on their
own responsibilities in society, as well as examine their
personal value system in relation to special concerns, such as
poverty and the "isms." Detailed information will be sent to
students at the close of Interim registration.
Liberal Arts Perspective: The City
Maximum Enrollment: 60, 2 sections
Time: I
Room: Foss 21 A and B
Field Work I: Integrative Seminar
SWK 307-A
SWK 307-B
Instructor: Curt Paulsen & Joe Clubb
Junior social work majors are required to have 240 hours of
supervised professional experience in a social work agency.
This small group seminar supports the first 120 hours of this
placement and is facilitated by the faculty member who serves
as liaison to the student's practicum field agency. The course
provides structure and process for students to integrate
learning from their practicum and academic coursework
focusing on generalist practice with individuals.
Prerequisites: Candidacy status, SWK 301, and SWK 306
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Time: I
Room: Murphy 111
Introduction to Dance
(0.0 credit)
THR 002-T
HPE 002-T
Instructor: Sandra Agustin
With each session beginning with a rigorous physical warmup, this class offers an overview of various forms of dance,
including modern, ballet, Asian, and Latin forms. Each class
includes a rigorous physical warm-up, mixing yoga, pilates,
and modern dance.
Graduation Skill Requirement: Lifetime Sport
Prerequisite: None
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: 12:OO-1:00 M, T, W, Th, F
Room: Sateren Auditorium
Modern Dance/lmprovisation
THR 004-J
HPE 004-J
Instructor: Sandra Agustin
Students will learn various phases of movement incorporating
floor exercise and will learn to travel through space using
level, volume, and floor pattern, culminating in the creation
of short, improvisational pieces.
Graduation Skill Requirement: Lifetime Sport
Prerequisite: THRIHPE 002 or instructor's permission.
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: 1:OO-2:00 M, T, W, Th, F
Room: Sateren Auditorium
Skills of Music Theatre
THR 235-JIMUS 235-J
Instructors: Sonja Thompson & Darcey Engen
See course information listed under MUS 235-J.
Resources for Youth and Family
Ministry
Y FM 201-J
Instructor: Nancy Going
The Twin Cities are home to many youth and family
organizations and parachurch ministries. This course in an
unbelievable opportunity to visit many of them, and to get to
know many of the creative people who have conceived and
given shape to significant resources for the church. In
addition, students will have hands-on opportunities to review
and use the printed, music, media, and Web resources that are
shaping ministry in the church today. Finally, students will
learn a process for planning, and develop their presentation
skills by providing leadership for a two-day retreat. Retreat
costs: $30. We will pool transportation for site visits and the
retreat.
Prerequisite: REL 111, 221, or 331
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: II -January 3, 4, 7 - 11, 17, 18, 22, & end with retreat on January 23-24
from 9:00 a.m. on January 23 to 8:00 p.m. on January 24.
Room: Sverdrup 1
Peer Ministry: Principles and
Leadership
YFM 232-J
Instructor: Lyle Griner
Students will be instructed to train college, high school, and
junior high youth to serve as peer ministers in their
congregations and communities. They will learn and practice
communication skills, facilitate small groups, and learn the
role of a listenerlhelper. Peer ministry integrates the act of
caring and serving others within a Christian belief system.
Prerequisite: REL 111, 221, or 331
Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 3
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. on January 3,8, l0,22, & 24; and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on
January 14, 15, 16 & 17
Room: Sivertsen
Lifetime Sports
The following activities are available to students during
Interim, and students may register for these classes as well as
for a regular course. These activities do not carry course
credit but do meet the lifetime sports requirement for
graduation.
Lifetime Sport: Badminton/Pickleball
HPE 002-B
Instructor: Brian Ammann
Practice and playing of badminton and pickleball.
Grading: PIN only.
Graduation Skill Requirement: Lifetime Sport
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: 12:OO-1:00 M, T, W, Th, F
Room: Melby Gym-northlsouth courts
Lifetime Sport: Ultimate Frisbee
HPE 002-F
Instructor: Paul Grauer
Practice and playing of ultimate frisbee. Grading: PIN only
Graduation Skill Requirement: Lifetime Sport
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: 12:OO-1:00 M, T, W, Th, F
Room: Air Structure
Lifetime Sport: Golf
HPE 002-G
Instructor: Brian Ammann
Practice in the various shots used in the game of golf.
Grading: PIN only
Graduation Skill Requirement: Lifetime Sport
Maximum Enrollment: 16
Time: 1:00-2:00 M, T, W, Th, F
Room: Air Structure
Introduction to Dance
HPE 002-T/THR 002-T
Instructor: Sandra Agustin
See course information listed under THR 002-T.
Graduation Skill Requirement: Lifetime Sport
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: 12:OO-1:00 M, T, W, Th, F
Room: Satern Auditorium
Modern Dance/lmprovisation
HPE 004-JTTHR 004-J
Instructor: Sandra Agustin
See course information listed under THR 004-J.
Graduation Skill Requirement: Lifetime Sport
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: 1:00-2:00 M, T, W, Th, F
Room: Satern Auditorium
Interim Abroad
UMAIE
SPP 201-J
Augsburg is part of a consortium called UMAIE, Upper
Midwest Association for Intercultural Education, that offers
overseas learning experiences during the Interim. Further
information about the following
- courses can be obtained
from Cynthia Truitt Lynch at the Center for Global
Education, CB 307, Augsburg College, 221 1 Riverside Ave.,
Minneapolis, MN 55454,612-330-1650. These courses are
offered on a PIN basis only and generally carry a lower
division number.
Africa e5 the Middle East
African Stories: Philosophical Ideas in Literature
Crossroads Africa: Arts and Culture in Morocco
The Natural History of Tanzania
Australia and the South Pacific
Sustainable New Zealand: Ecology, Economy and Society
Australia: The Economy and its Social Context
Europe
Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies: The Northern
Ireland Context
The Czech Republic: Social and Cultural Impact of the Emerging
Free Market Economy
Tltr 13rrcqlish Srlrard nnrl l:rrt~riiy:A Cot?~parrrtiveStudy
in Nirt', Id~*tlr),
and Paris
Frct~rhI,nri,vra,qc rrrtd Culrr~n~
?t~~errnl?rli~rrr
.'ipnrrisi~C n ~ r g i r g rrrlrri Ctrl/rri-cin Southern Spain
Live Theatre In and Around London
The Lost Generation: Americans in Paris
Spain: The Influence of a National Culture on Organizational
Practices
Theatre in England
Watercolor Painting: Art of the French Table
The European Union in the 21st Century
Latin America and the Caribbean
School and Society .
Other Interim Abroad Courses
HECUA
Development and Community in Bangladesh
ACTC
Peace and Conflict Resolution in Northern Ireland
ACTC Creative Writing Workshop at
Hamline: Transforming Genres
Course will carry upper division English credit
Instructor: David Mura
David Mura will teach the ACTC 2002 advanced creative
writing course at Hamline University. His topic will be
"transforming genres." Mura, a poet, creative nonfiction
writer, critic, playwright, and performance artist, will
encourage students to write in one genre to explore shifting
their work to another genre. The total class size will be
limited to 2-3 recommended students from each college.
Prerequisites: Eng 226, or other introductory creative writing course, and
recommendation of the creative writing faculty. To apply for this course,
contact Professors Cass Dalglish and Doug Green.
Maximum Enrollment: Three student writers from each of the ACTC colleges.
Other Courses
These courses are offered by institutions or groups not
connected with Augsburg College but have been approved for
credit by the College. Most carry a tuition cost plus other
expenses that are the responsibility of the student. They are
offered only on a PIN basis.
Inside Washington 2002:
Academic seminars
Politics and the Media
Politics, Power, and the Presidency
January 6-1 8, 2001
Pol 398-A(l.O Credit)
January 2002 marks the end of President Bush's first year in office
and the beginning of the race for the congressional midterm
elections that may mean a party switch in the House or Senate.
Much is also at stake at the state level as numerous gubernatorial
races may determine who will run for president in 2004. Many
retirements and new seats as a result of reapportionment and
redistricting means that the political deck is being reshuffled.
Who will be advantaged? What are the likely outcomes? What
main forces will be at play? How will President Bush's policy
agenda affect the political landscape and what role does the
media play in the political and policy games of Washington, D.C.?
Inside Washington 2002 is an exceptional opportunity for
students to step into the fire of politics and gain a unique insight
into these and many other issues. Through site visits, tours,
briefings, and lectures, politicians, media personalities, policy
makers, and scholars will take students on a behind-the-scenes
journey through the halls of power. Don't miss this special
opportunity to go inside Washington!
The first week, "Politics and the Media:' will examine how the
relationship between politicians and the media shapes political
news.
The second week, "Politics, Power, and the Presidency:' will
explore the first year of the Bush Administration, and the
influences that affect the public policy agenda of any new
presidential administration.
For further information about the program see Professor
Hedblom in Memorial Hall 117A, call her at 330-1197, or email:
hedblom@augsburg.edu.There are four scholarships available to
cover registration and tuition costs based on priority in
registration through the political science department.
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Introduction to Interim
Interim is an integral part of the school year at Augsburg
College. The College follows a 4-1-4 calendar, with fall and
spring semesters of approximately 14 weeks separated by a
four-week January Interim. Interim is intended to be a time
for both students and faculty to employ styles of teaching and
learning and to investigate questions and topics in places and
ways not possible during the regular term.
Interim is an opportunity for intense concentration on a
single course of study. Since one Interim course equals a fulltime load, students should plan to spend the same amount of
time in class and preparing for class as they would for a fourcourse load during fall or spring semesters. Students should
be prepared for at least 40 class hours during the Interim and
should anticipate the equivalent of the normal two hours of
study for each class hour. Since the course length is only 3 112
weeks, attendance at every class is imperative. While it is
expected that students will attend every class period, instructors will establish the precise attendance policy for their
courses. Students can register for only one course credit during Interim. There is no tuition refund for a student who
chooses not to enroll in an Interim course.
Most Interim courses are graded traditionally on a 4.0 to 0.0
scale. Students generally have the option to register on a
PassINo credit basis. A few Interim courses are graded only on
the PIN system; this is indicated in the course description.
Some courses are offered for either upper or lower division
credit. Such Interim courses have two numbers listed and students must select which is most appropriate for their needs.
Students registering for upper division credit should anticipate additional assignments and a more rigorous grading
standard. Some courses, especially courses with travel requirements, have additional fees associated with them. These fees,
although intended to be accurate, may change; and students
should check with the instructor to verify the final costs.
Students are required to complete at least 33 course credits for
graduation. This course total must include two Interims for
students who enter with fewer than 14 courses. Freshmen are
required to take an Interim course their first year. A maximum of four Interim course credits may be counted toward
the 33 course credits required for graduation. Transfer students should refer to their transfer credit evaluation form or
consult the registrar for the number of Interim courses
required.
Day school students (3.0 credits or more for fall) can take a
total of 1.0 course credit. They may take two half-credit classes. They may also take a lifetime sport (zero credit). The lifetime sport is at no additional charge if they are full-time students (fall term). If less than full-time, they will be charged.
Weekend students can take 1.0 course credits in Interim as a
cross registration and will be charged WEC tuition $1258 per
course credit and a $25 technology fee. If they do so, they may
take only 1.0 additional course credit in Weekend College for
winter trimester.
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national
or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability in its
education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan
programs, athletic and/or school administered programs,
except in those instances where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification. Augsburg College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and its students.
Any questions concerning Augsburg's compliance with federal
or state regulations implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed to Betty Wade, affirmative action coordinator, Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College,
221 1 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454. She can be
reached by telephone, (612) 330-1023; or by e-mail,
<wadeb@augsburg.edu>.
Introduction
Options
International Interim-Students are invited to participate in
the international Interim courses offered by the Upper
Midwest Association for Intercultural Education (UMAIE)
and other consortia. These course opportunities are listed on
page 47. Some courses have early registration deadlines.
Internships deadline-Friday, December 8. January Interim
internships must be planned in advance. Students electing an
internship must meet departmental requirements and present
a signed internship-learning agreement plan to the Center for
Service, Work, and Learning (1st floor Memorial) by the first
day of Interim classes. The learning-agreement forms are
available in the same office. Internships during Interim must
involve full-time work placements for approximately four
weeks. Assistance for planning internships is available in the
Center for Service, Work, and Learning.
Independent studylresearch or directed study-Students
may elect a program of independent study (upper division
499) or directed study (lower division 299) for Interim.
Faculty members are strongly discouraged from accepting
responsibility for more than one independent study per
Interim. Students choosing to pursue independent or directed
study must:
1. Meet departmental requirements
2. Present to the registrar a copy of the proposed study
plan approved by the supervising faculty member and
the directedlindependent study registration form.
These forms must be submitted by December 1.
Appropriate study proposal and registration forms can
be obtained in the Office of the Registrar.
Introduction
Interims at other schools-Augsburg students may enroll at
any other 4-1-4 institution that offers a reciprocal Interim
arrangement. Catalogs of these Interim programs are available
in the registrar's office. Registration for Interims at the other
ACTC colleges will be at Augsburg during the regular registration period. Most courses taught during the Interim at other
4-1-4 schools are accepted for credit by Augsburg, but may
not necessarily be accepted as meeting Augsburg's general
education requirements or major requirements.
Visiting Students
Augsburg College welcomes students from other 4- 1-4 schools
for the January Interim without tuition charges, provided the
student's home institution agrees not to charge tuition to
Augsburg students for the January term. The waiver of tuition
does not include special fees, housing, or board costs. Other
students will be charged $1,726 for the Interim course plus a
$25 technology fee. Students interested in registering for an
Augsburg Interim should write to the Office of the Registrar
for application forms or use the forms provided by the Interim
office at their own school. There is an application processing
fee of $25. Students are welcome to stay on campus but are
not required to do so. Requests for Interim housing should be
made to the Office of Residence Life.
It should be noted that neither ACTC exchange students nor
visiting students may register for 199, 299, 399, or 499 courses.
About This Catalog
The catalog lists courses by departments in alphabetical order.
At the end of the book are listings of other courses not
offered by Augsburg but recognized by the College for Interim
credit. Students may also register for one of the lifetime sports
listed at the end of the catalog. Courses that include travel are
marked with an airplane.
Interim Calendar 2001
November 13 to December 1 . . . . . . . . . . Interim registration
January 3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .First day of Interim
Time I-9:00 a.m. (first day)
Time II-1:15 p.m
January 4 .
. . . . . . . . . . . . Last day to register or add a class or
cancel a class without a notation
January 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last day for determining
grading option with registrar
January 12 . . . . . . . . . Last day for withdrawing from courses
January 15. . . . . . . . . . . . Martin Luther King Day-no
class
January 26.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interim ends
January 30
......................Spring semester begins
February 2
................Interim grades due to registrar
The time, number, and length of meetings as well as the beginning time will be arranged the first day of class. The daily
schedule for Interim is divided into two blocks of time:
Time I: 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 (Note: on the first day, Time I classes
will begin at 9:00 a.m.)
Time 11: 1:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Note: Martin Luther King Day-No
class
For More Information
For more information contact Barbara Pappenfus in the
Interim Office at (612) 330-1150.
Calendar
Accounting (ACC)
See listing under Business Administration.
Drawing
ART 107-J
Instructors: Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg and Tara
Christopherson
The legendary light and geography of Provence has shaped art
history for centuries. In the last hundred years alone, it has
inspired countless works of art. Using French language and
personal art, students will immerse themselves in place, documenting their own inspiration with text and images of
Provence through journal, discussion, sketching and assemblage. The language, culture and art of Provence will come
alive for students, resulting in a very personal memoir
grounded in site-specific content. Students will spend the
majority of their time in Provence, winding up the program
with four days in Paris. For more information, contact Prof.
Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg, (612) 330-1090 or Prof. Tara
Christopherson, (612) 330-1232.
Note: This course is being taught in France and is listed in
the UMAIE booklet as Topics: The Artist's Book, Provence to
Paris.
Liberal Arts Perspective: ART 107 -Aesthetics
Life Drawing
ART 247-J
Instructor: Norman Holen
A study of undraped figures for art students and non-art students. The figures will be depicted with graphite pencils in
various settings for varying lengths of time. Grades will be
based upon quality and improvement. There will be a fee for
$45 to be paid on the first day of class.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Old Main 17
Laboratory Biochemistry
BIO 368-J
Instructor: Karen Ballen
This course is an introduction to techniques commonly used
in biochemistry. Techniques include (but not limited to): protein extraction, dialysis, spectrophotometry, SDS polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, ion exchange chromatography,
Western blots, measurement of enzyme activity, and thin layer
chromatography.
Note: BIO 368 cannot be used to satisfy an upper division
elective in the biology major.
Prerequisites: 2.0 in BIO 367
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Time: I
Room: Science 212
Internal Audit and Management
Consulting
ACC 424-J
Instructor: Staff
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"just-in-time" philosophy, efficiency improvement techniques,
disaster recovery planning, and report writing. Students will
be evaluated by classroom quizzes, a project, and final examination.
Prerequisites: ACC 221&222, BUS 242,252,331, ECO 113, MIS 175&379
Graduation Skill Requirement: Speaking, Writing 1 & 2
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: II
Room: Old Main 11
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include contracts, business structures and basic business
essentials, band names, publicity and advertising, and the
role of agents and managers. Other topics included are music
and theatre, arts administration, copyright, licensing, and
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a venue, concert series or performing ensemble; researching a
specific career opportunity; or another approved project. For
interested students, an optional four-day trip to the
American Performing Arts Presenters (APAP) Annual
Conference in New York City, the largest booking conference
for concert presenters in the world, is scheduled for January
6-9, 2001. Students are responsible for the cost of transportation, room and board. Students will be evaluated on written
and oral presentations, including quizzes, research assignments and classroom projects-individual and/or symposium format.
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: II
Room: MUS 4
Responding to the Challenge of Japan
BUS 368-J
Instructor: Steven LaFave
An examination of current Japanese business practices using a
cultural perspective. A multimedia approach will be employed
involving film, television documentaries, radio speeches, and
readings from current periodicals in addition to text materials. A seminar model will be used with substantial participation expected on the part of the students. Evaluation will be
based on a paper, two 20-minute sessions of seminar leadership, class participation, and mid-term and final examinations. This class should be of interest to anyone majoring or
minoring in international business or any field of business
administration, as well as anyone interested in Japan. Students
who cannot attend every class should not enroll in this
course.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of the instructor
Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness I
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Old Main 29
International Marketing
BUS 466-J
Instructor: Wolfgang Winter
Issues and activities unique to marketing in an international
context. [Required for the new major in Marketing.]
Prerequisite: BUS 252
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: II
Room: Old Main 29
Personal Financial Management
BUS 295-J
BUS 495-J
Instructor: Ashok Kapoor
This is an introductory course in personal financial planning.
Students will be introduced to budgeting, credit, income
taxes, insurance, real estate, investment, and retirement planning. BUS 295: Quizzes and exams. BUS 495: All of the above
plus some assigned case problemslpapers will be required.
Prerequisite: Math Placement Group 3
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Foss 43
Advanced Computing for Business
MIS 370-J
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and a few minor assignments. The course requires significant
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Maximum Enrollment: 20
Tme: II
Room: Lindell 16
Chemistry for Changing Times
CHM 100-J
Instructor: Arlin Gyberg
This course is developed from the perspective of a person living in modern, high-technology society such as the United
States. It assumes that before one can evaluate a moral or
societal issue of a scientific nature one at least must be able to
understand the science involved. Anything less is an impression rather than an informed decision. As we develop scientific concepts we will at the same time relate them to an abundance of current issues. We live in a world of pesticides, fertilizers, plastics, birth control, food abundance and food shortage, food additives and processing and synthesis, organically
grown food, chemical dependency, licit and illicit drugs, the
energy crisis, and the debates about sources of energy, the
green house effect, and nuclear waste storage, pollution,
genetic engineering and much more. Many of these problems
are chemical in nature. Thus, in learning about chemistry, via
lecture and in-class discussion, we can begin to understand
ourselves, our society, our world, and even some of the universe. The grade for the course is based on a percentage of the
score of total points on the daily quizzes.
Prerequisite: Math Placement Group 2
Liberal Arts Perspective: Natural World 2
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Science 315
Chemistry
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Introduction to Computer Science and
Communication
CSC 160-J
Instructor: Noel Petit
This course introduces the major areas of computer science
and computer communications. These areas are: algorithms,
algorithm design, algorithm efficiency, hardware, logical circuit design, computer organization, software and operating
systems, programming languages, operating systems, theory
of computation, mathematical foundations of computer science, Turing machines, computer communications and the
Internet, packet switching, Internet services, and operation.
This course will consist of lecture/discussion times with frequent in-class lab exercises on the topics above. Grading will
be based on examinations, labs, and homework. This is not a
course in computer applications or how to use computers,
although we may touch on these topics.
Prerequisite: Math Placement Group 3
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: I
Room: Sverdrup 202
UNlX and C
CSC 272-J
Instructor: Karen Sutherland
Study of UNIX operating system and the C programming
language. It is assumed that the student has knowledge of
programming methods and has done programming in some
other language. Evaluation will be done on 10 programming
assignments, two to three quizzes and a final project. Grading
is done by combining the weighted grades of all assignments
and quizzes.
Prerequisite: CSC 170 or programming in some other language
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: II
Room: Sverdrup 202
Topics: Computer Science: An
Alternative Scheme One and Two
CSC 273-J
CSC 373-J
Instructor: Charles Sheaffer
This course is especially intended for students with no prior
exposure to programming in particular or computer science
in general. It will be a laboratory intensive, self-paced course
using the Scheme programming language. We will introduce
an alternative approach to some of the most important concepts of computer science including problem solving, simulation, object-oriented programming, functional programming,
procedural and data abstraction, and program interpretation.
Students with knowledge of programming will benefit from
exposure to the alternative paradigm represented by the
Scheme language and will acquire a concrete understanding
of how these important concepts are actually implemented in
real languages and machines. Students will be evaluated based
on a series of programming projects. CSC 373 is a continuation of CSC 273.
Graduation Skill Requirement: for CSC 373, Critical Thinking
Prerequisite: CSC 273, none; for CSC 373, CSC 273 or consent of the instructor
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: II
Room: Sverdrup 205
Topics: Forecasting Economic &
Business Activity
ECO 495-J
Instructor: Steve Huchendorf
This course is designed to prepare students for analyzing primary and secondary economic and business data in making
business decisions. Skills will be developed in various forecasting techniques as well as skills in using the statistical software package MINITAB. Course outcomes include building
knowledge of qualitative and quantitative forecasting techniques; identification of data patterns, scatter diagrams,
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correlation analysis, moving averages, exponential smoothing
techniques, regression models, classical decomposition,
regression of time series, box-jenkins time series analysis, and
various qualitative forecasting techniques. Skills in the selection of the appropriate forecasting technique will be developed with a comparison of the characteristics of each technique. In addition to the forecasting techniques that are
learned in the course, students will also apply the concepts
with the statistical software package MINITAB. Course evaluation will include homework, computer assignments, exams
and a forecasting project. The forecasting project will apply
the course concepts to a student selected data series.
Prerequisite: ECO 112 or 113 or consent of instructor.
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: I I
Room: Sverdrup 201
Practicum and Seminar in Special
Education
EDU 491-J
Instructor: Susan OIConnor
A supervised field placement that serves people with disabilities, plus an on-campus seminar. Students planning to take
this course should consult with the special education coordinator about a placement prior to registering for the course.
Students must complete designated hours of fieldwork as well
as written and reading assignments.
Prerequisite: EDU 282, completion of courses for special education minor, or
consent of instructor.
Maximum Enrollment: 9
Time: II
Room: Sverdrup 206
The Cuban Story: Quantitative
Journalism in Cuba
ENG 347-A
Instructor: Cass Dalglish
Students will research and write stories with a statistical issue
at the core, doing their work where few U.S. citizens have
been able to travel or study-Cuba. They will study how to
evaluate and analyze information both numerically and verbally and how to communicate quantitative data. They will
study the Cuban economy and both the gains and challenges
politics have brought to Cuba. During the 10-day seminar,
students will interview economists, meet government officials,
travel to the country to consider food and farming, study
health care and education, and meet students and journalists.
Finally, students will write lucid investigative stories which
demonstrate that they have gained an ability to gather, handles, and present quantitative information in a precise and
readable style - in oral and written formats. The class will
have several meetings at Augsburg before the Cuba travel and
several following the group's return to the U.S. [This is a joint
day Interimlwinter WEC course with enrollment limits.]
Prerequisite: ENG 225, ENG 227 or consent of the instructor, Math Placement
Group 3
Graduation Skill: Quantitative Reasoning
Time: arranged
Topics: Which West? The American
West in Film and Literature
ENG 282-A
ENG 382-A
Instructor: Joan Thompson
In this class you will read literature and view films in order to
learn about ways in which ideas about the American West
have helped to shape American identity and cohstructions of
the West. Although over 100 years have passed since Frederick
Jackson Turner announced the closing of the American frontier at the 1893 meeting of the American Historical Society,
the West has not lost its associations with the frontier and its
attendant mythology. You will learn that even as formulaic
fiction and film popularized this vision of the West, serious
writers and, more recently, filmmakers have been exploring
other possible versions of the West. Through focusing on
these explorations of the West as place, you will gain an
understanding of the role of myths, such as the romantic gunfighter's conquest of both Native peoples and land, in
American views of the West. You will also explore ideas such
as Manifest Destiny, individual freedom, and appropriate land
use. Because the West has always been filled with a plurality of
voices, you will look'at ways writers and filmmakers who have
visited, imagined, or lived in the West have both affirmed and
countered these myths and ideas in their work.
Course grades will be based on readinghiewing journals, a
three to four page paper, a final exam, and class participation.
Additionally, if you are enrolled in 382, you will read several
critical articles on reserve at Lindell Library, as well as an
additional novel. You will then write an additional short
paper on the novel using the critical ideas you have studied.
You will also give a brief presentation on your additional
reading.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Western Heritage
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: II
Room: Old Main 26
Topics: Investigating the Victorian
Thriller
ENG 282-D
ENG 482-D
Instructor: Dallas Liddle
This course will study the phenomenon in nineteenth-century Britain of the popular novel of suspense, mystery and terror. From Frankenstein early in the century to Dracula at its
end, the nightmares imagined by novelists of Great Britain
have continued to interest and horrify readers throughout
the 20th century. Early in the century these tales were generally either "Gothic" (stories of horror and the supernatural
set in Italy or Spain) or "Newgate" novels (true-crime stories
about the lower classes). By the 1860's however, popular novelists including Charles Dickens, Mary Braddon, Eliza Wood
and Wilkie Collins were producing a stunningly successful
series of works in which the action was set in the everyday
world of the Victorian middle classes, and the villains (as one
reviewer remarked) seemed like people the reader might
meet at dinner. Often challenging and sometimes subversive,
these novels drew intense public scrutiny by raising issues
that the politer genre of domestic fiction could hardly hint at
including gender roles and sexual transgression, class and
race oppression, obsession and madness, and the dark sides
of urban life, industrial poverty, and empire. We will read
several of the best of these thrillers, at the same time actively
investigating the culture that produced them. We will read
original reviews and responses, including parodies, and learn
about the context of newspaper and magazine journalism in
which several of the novels appeared. While we investigate
the power of the Gothic and Sensation genres for their original audiences, however, we will also work to determine why
these novels have continued to appeal to successive generations of readers. Course grades will be based on class attendance and participation, two short papers, a group presentation, and a final exam. Upper-level students will read one
additional novel, write a research-based paper on it, and
share the results of their research with the class.
Prerequisite: ENG 111
Liberal Arts Perspective: Western Heritage
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: II
Room: Foss 20
Topics: The Heroic Journey
ENG 282-M
ENG 382-M
Instructor: Joan Griffin
"The hero," says Joseph Campbell, "Is the man or woman who
has been able to battle past his personal and local historical
limitations to the generally valid, normally human forms."
This struggle, the heroic journey, is a quest for wholeness, for
harmony with oneself, one's society, and even the universe.
The journey may be physical, moral, psychological, or spiritual, but it always concludes with the regeneration of the hero
and/or the redemption of the hero's society.
This course will study archetypal patterns of the heroic journey as well as specific examples of such journeys, emphasizing the work of Joseph Campbell, but also citing studies of
the hero by Lord Ragland, Carol Pearson, and Richard
Slotkin, among others. We will note that major heroic genres
in western tradition-the epic and romance-almost always
assume that the hero is usually a warrior and aristocrat. Thus
we will analyze typical elements of the heroic warrior myth as
depicted in ancient and medieval epics and romance, but will
also pay particular attention to works that challenge or
enlarge the tradition. We will consider the implications of the
enduring popularity of warrior-hero renditions of the heroic
journey.
Evaluation is based primarily on papers. Class attendance is
mandatory. Do not take this course if you know that you will
need to miss more than two classes.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 recommended but not required.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Western Heritage
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: I
Room: Foss 20
English
Beginning French I
FRE I l l - J
Instructors: Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg and Tara
Christopherson
This course is the same as ART 107-J Drawing. See p. 7 for
course description.
Note: This course is being taught in France and is listed in the
UMAIE booklet as Topics : The Artist's Book, Provence to
Paris.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 2
C.S. Lewis and the Christian
Imagination
HON 401 -J
Instructor: Larry Crockett
For information, contact Prof. Larry Crockett,
(612) 330-1 160
Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 2 or 3.
Time: I
Room: Sverdrup 208
Dance (men only)
(0.5 course credit)
HPE 232-M
Instructor: Carol Enke
Theory and practice in teaching and performing American
heritage and international folk dances. The majority of the
course grade is based on dance practicals, a teaching assignment, and a written test. Note: HPE 232 and HPE 275 can be
taken simultaneously
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Time: I- 1/3,1/5,1/8,1/9,1/11,1/16,1/17
Room: Melby Gym - center court
Honors
Dance (women only)
(0.5 course credit)
HPE 232-W .
Instructor: Carol Enke
Theory and practice in teaching and performing American
heritage and international folk dances. The majority of the
course grade is based on dance practicals, a teaching assignment, and a written test. Note: HPE 232 and HPE 275 can be
taken simultaneously.
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Xme: I - 1/3,1/5,1/8,1/9,1/11,1/16,1/17
Room: Melby Gym - center court
Prevention and Care of Athletic
Injuries (0.5 course credit)
HPE 275-J
Instructor: Missy Strauch
Emphasis placed on preventing and treating common athletic
injuries. Practical experience in taping and training room
procedures. Note: HPE 232 and HPE 275 can be taken simultaneously.
Prerequisite: HPE 114 or equivalent
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: 1 - 1/4,1/5,1/8,1/10,1/12,1/18,1/19,1/22,1/23,1/24,1/25
Room: Melby 119
School Health Curriculum(O.5 course
credit)
HPE 320-J
Instructor: Staff
Techniques for developing a course of study in school health
based upon growth and development for grades 5-12.
Examination of "Standards" and pedagogy for health education, curriculum and assessment included.
Maximum Enrollment: 18
Time: I - Mondays, Wednesdays, and Alternate Fridays
Room: Melby 202
Administration and Supervision of
School Health
(0.5 course credit)
HPE 41 0-J
Instructor: Staff
Historical background, legal basis, school health services in
relation to community and school health programs and
resources.
Maximum Enrollment: 18
Time: I Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Alternate Fridays
Room: Melby 202
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Sailing in the Virgin Islands
HPE 455-J
Instructor: Joyce Pfaff
Designed for the beginning and intermediate sailor interested
in the art and practice of sailboat cruising. The course will
take the participant to a competent level of sailboat handling
(anchoring, mooring, helming, and crewing). The student
will live aboard a 43'-46' fixed-keel sailboat with five to six
other people and will function as an active crew member.
Actual on-the-water instruction will be the major part of the
course. Sailing will include cruises to the various islands and
cays in the British and American Virgin Islands. Snorkeling
and wind surfing will be available on an optional basis. Some
classes will be held in December prior to leaving for the
Virgin Islands in January.
The course cost is $3,300, which includes airfare for Augsburg
day students and qualifying interim exchange students.
Others will have to pay regular Interim tuition in addition to
this course cost in order to receive academic credit. PIN
ONLY. Applications may be picked up from the office of Joyce
Health & Physical Education
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Pfaff, Melby Hall 121, Augsburg College. They must be turned
in with deposit and appropriate signature before final acceptance is given.
Prerequisites: Permission from Joyce Pfaff, health and physical education
department, (612) 330-1247; no smoking is allowed; basic swimming skills
Graduation Skill Requirement: Lifetime Sport, also one course credit upper divislon
Maximum Enrollment 10 ( A waiting list will be kept after the original 10 spots
are filled)
The Use and Misuse of "Lessons" of
History in 20th Century European
Diplomacy
HIS 195-J
Instructor: Sheldon Anderson
This interim seminar examines several important 20th-century leaders and their impact on the course of European political and diplomatic history. Topics will include Lenin,
Woodrow Wilson and the Versailles Treaty, Neville
Chamberlain and the appeasement of Adolf Hitler at the
Munich Conference in 1938, Joseph Stalin's decision to sign a
non-aggression pact with Hitler shortly before World War 11,
Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill's alleged appeasement of Stalin at Yalta, Harry S. Truman's Cold War policies,
and Reagan and Gorbachev's diplomacy as the communist
systems of Europe fell in 1989. Through discussion of common readings and several small research assignments, the
course will focus on the popular myths that have developed
about these leaders and these conferences, and some of the
"lessons" that scholars and policymakers have drawn from
them.
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Sverdrup 20
Paideia Seminars
INS 120-J
Instructor: Anne Jensen
Students will participate in a series of seminars following the
Paideia seminar format as developed by Mortimer Adler and
Paideia Associates. Students will also view selected films for
seminar discussions; develop and /or hone skills of mature,
intellectual talk; observe seminars conducted in a St. Paul
public school; evaluate their own behaviors during seminars
and lead seminars. Students will be assessed on journal entries
including evidence of seminar preparation, reflection, peer
and self-evaluation as well as a final summary paper.
Graduation Skill Requirement: Critical Thinking
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Foss 43
Topics: A Civil Rights Immersion:
Experiencing History
INS 200-J
INS 300-J
Instructors: Garry Hesser and Joseph Young
Learn by visiting the historic sites and visiting with those who
brought about the most important changes in the 20th - century U.S. It could change your life, too. During the 1950s and
60s a series of major events and fundamental social change
occurred in the United States. For the first two weeks, we will
seek to develop a basic understanding of race relations in the
U.S. through readings, visiting lecturers, videos, learning from
each other, and the MLK, Jr. event on January 15. Then, this
intentionally diverse class will board a bus for an intense,
study-travel journey to Little Rock, Memphis, Selma,
Birmingham, Montgomery, Atlanta and Nashville-the places
where history was made and the museums that chronicle
those times. We will meet with and interview participants in
these critical events, as well as actively engage one another in
dialogue and collaborative learning. The course objectives
Interdisciplinary
include learning about the history and sociology of race and
ethnic relations in the U.S.; gaining insights from persons and
places that mark the "turning points" of the 1950s and 1960s;
documenting our personal and group experiences so that our
insights and understanding can be shared with the Augsburg
community and others; and increasing our skills for cross
cultural collaboration and dialogue. Upper and lower division: Students obtaining upper division credit will complete a
research paper on a specific topic related to the course,
including an annotated bibliography with a minimum of 20
resources.
Cost: $600, plus the cost of your ineals and personal expenses
for 11 days. Covers all transportation and lodging for 11
nights.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 1 or Social World 1 or 2
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Murphy 111
**Note: All participants will go on a bus tour beginning
Monday, January 15, and ending on Friday, January 26.
Introduction to Islam
INS 225-J
Instructor: Amin Kader
This course is designed by a practicing Muslim to present his
perception of Islam to non-Muslims. The course will cover
the ideological foundations of Islam, its basic concepts and
tenets, Islamic law (Shari'ah), Islamic economic and political
systems, and Islamic patterns of life. There will also be discussions on the differences between the Islamic sects (Sunnis,
Shi'its, Sufis, etc.). Some effort will be made to deal with the
similarities and differences between Islam and both
Christianity and Judaism. Students will also visit one of the
mosques in the Twin Cities. Evaluation is based on two tests
and a paper.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 1
Maximum Enrollment: 30
Time: I
Room: Old Main 27
Work in the City Externship: Linking
Education and the World of Work
INS 298-K
Instructors: Lois Olson and Lynda Olson
This course introduces students to the nature of work, its role
and value to the individual and to society. Seminar format
will focus on work as viewed by this generation and the
requirements to succeed both now and in the future. A special emphasis will be on self discovery learning activities, visits to Twin City businesses and community organizations and
discussions with panels of professionals. Students will be
expected to research employment trends and career options,
complete a portfolio of reflections, exercises and self assessments and give individual and group presentations. Students
will also explore various organizations of the Twin Cities and
understand their role and impact in a major metropolitan
area. PIN grading only.
Liberal Arts Perspective: The City
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Lindell 16
Dakota History and Culture
INS 495-J
Instructor: Eric Buffalohead
This course examines Dakota culture and history from 1650
to the present. Emphasis will be on cultural changes and
development affecting the Dakota tribes in Minnesota.
Students will be required to conduct in-depth research and to
write a major paper of their findings. There will be an inclass final examination and questions will be given weekly to
facilitate discussions.
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: II
Room: Music 23
Room: Murphy 111
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To ics: The Czaeh Republic: Social and
Cu bra! Impact of the Emerging Free
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Market Economy
INS 495-K
Instructor: ~ t StoHer
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This intensive experience in contemporary Czech culturr and
society will allow you the opportunity to develop an appreciation for the many diverse cultures that intersect in Central
Europe. Students will reflect critically on how their own life
experiences have shaped their perspectives in the world, and
how this differs from people in other countries. During week
one, there will be excursions and field trips, that will explore
the environs of Olomouc and study the history, culture, art,
and architecture of the Czech Republic. Week two will focus
on the Czech Republic's recent membership in NATO.
Students will study the roots of the divisions of modern
Europe, the concerns of the Czech government as it
approaches membership in the EU. The final week will concentrate on developing a capitalist enterprise in the ex-communist world, looking at how models are succeeding, and
how different sectors of Czech society are responding to the
changes in social norms and values which underlie these new
economic initiatives. For more information and costs for the
trip contact Stu Stoller at (612) 330-1772
Management Information Systems
(MIS)
See listing under Business Administration
Social Justice in America
POL 140-J
Instructor:Andrew Aoki
In this course, students will develop their ideas about social
justice, and apply them to urban issues. This is a course for
those who like discussing ideas, and who wish to become better thinkers. Students will develop their arguments in papers
and class discussions. Reading is light, and most of the material is covered only in class, so attendance is essential. Students
who anticipate having to miss one or more classes should not
take this course. The most successful students will be those
who are willing and able to engage in a rigorous and critical
examination of their own views. Participation is required,
including evaluating and commenting on the ideas of classmates.
Liberal Arts Perspective: The City
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Music 22
Environmental and River Politics
POL 241-J
Instructor: Joe Underhill-Cady
We live and work on the shores of the largest river in North
America. It is the reason the Twin Cities are located where
they are, and it continues to define the city, as human settlement here in turn has profoundly shaped the river ecosystem.
Of late in cities across America there has been "a return to the
river," and in this class we will be doing the same. The River
stands as a remarkable symbol for the community, of continuity and change, of cycles and transformation, of the power
and beauty of the natural world, and there is much to be
learned from studying it.
Using the Mississippi as the focus, this course looks at the
changes in thinking about the relationship between humanity
and the natural world, as the relationship has been expressed
in literature, law, science, religion, political philosophy, and
popular culture. Particular attention will be paid to legal and
cultural conceptions of the natural world, including the ideas
of property and ownership. We will explore the distinction
between wilderness and civilization and the political function
of the line dividing those two realms.
We will explore the river through the eyes and experiences of
those who have worked and lived their lives along it, and
through site visits to locations along the river, speakers in
class, and on the Internet. Students will have an opportunity
to explore their own interests in the river through individual
projects, ranging from boat building, to lobbying at the State
Capital, to the various Mississippi floods, to river ecology and
"green consumerism." There will be opportunities to work
with local river-related groups on those projects. Throughout
the course students will be encouraged to dream, and to work
on taking that vision and making it a reality, in building support for a project, in networking, in having patience, in following through, in working hard, and at the end, having
something concrete to show for their efforts. These projects
can be a prototype for the future pursuit of a vocation to contribute to their world in whatever way one is called to do so.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Social World
Graduation Skill: Critical Thinking
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Tme: I
Room: Old Main 25
Principles of Psychology
PSY 105-J
Instructor: Grace Dyrud
An introduction to the methods and approaches used in psychology for the purpose of understanding behavior.
Applications of psychological concepts to everyday situations
are emphasized. Evaluation will be based on means of two
tests and two lab reports.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Human Identity
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: II
Room: Old Main 10
Psychology and Law
PSY 335-J
Instructor: Nancy Steblay
Application of psychological principles and research methodology to legal processes and issues. The course emphasizes
three content areas: eyewitness issues (such as lineup and
interview procedures), courtroom procedures (jury selection,
jury decision-making, pretrial publicity), and psychological
profiles of offenders and victims. Grades will be based on
exams and one paper.
Prerequisite: PSY 105
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: II
Room: Old Main 25
Basics in Youth and Family Ministry
REL 235-J
Instructor: Richard Hardel
This course will provide students with the history and development of youth and family ministry in the U.S. It will provide students with basic skills and understanding for designing an effective youth and family ministry in a congregation.
Students will study the latest research on children, youth, and
families from Search Institute and learn the new paradigm of
home and congregation in partnership for teaching and nurturing faith. They will learn the latest conceptual model of a
holistic approach to youth and family ministry.
Prerequisite: REL 111, 221, or 331
Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 3
Maximum Enrollment: 25
mme: II
Room: Music 24
Psychology
I
Theology of Death and Dying
REL 390-J
Instructor: John Benson
This will be a multidisciplinary course, using materials from
biology, psychology, sociology, history, world religions and
Christian theology proper. It will also be ecumenical, since
some of our theological material will come form Roman
Catholic as well as Protestant sources. Religious traditions
regarding death and the afterlife will be studied, and various
ethical questions related to death and dying will be considered. Field trips in the Twin Cities are also planned. We will
become acquainted with the field of mortuary science, the
hospice movement in the United States and current medical
practices related to the terminally ill. Daily lectures, discussions, quizzes and written assignments will be the format.
Grades will be based on class participation, two tests and oral
presentation of a research project.
Prerequisite: Religion 111, 221, or 331
Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 2 or 3
Maximum Enrollment: 25
'lime: I
Room: Music 23
Topics: Psalms, Songs, and Religious
Poetry
REL 308-J
Instructor: Rolf Jacobson
A study of poetry from the Christian tradition, focusing on
biblical psalms and poems, religious poetry, and Christian
hymns and songs. An introduction to interpretation of poetry and poetry set to song. Students will be evaluated based
on one major paper, leading three discussions of primary
texts, and on class participation and preparation.
Prerequisite: Religion 111, 221, or 331
Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 1 or 3
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Music 24
Topics: Religion at the Movies
REL 309-J
Instructor: Lori Hale
Religious themes such as good and evil, morality and ethics,
human nature, holiness, faith and belief, salvation and
redemption, and forgiveness and mercy will be explored
through the medium of popular film. Movies including the
"The Matrix'', "The Shawshank Redemption", "Babette's Feast'',
and "Wings of Desire" will be coupled with directed theological or historical readings. Essays, class participation, and a
final paper will serve as the basis for evaluation.
Prerequisite: Religion 111, 221, or 331
Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 2 or 3
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: II
Room: Music 22
The Vision of God in Nicholas of Cusa
and Martin Luther
REL 455-J
Instructor: Mark Tranvik and Mark Fuehrer
This course examines the thought of two major thinkers from
the late medieval and reformation periods. We will read and
discuss primary texts from Cusa and Luther, focusing on the
theme of the "vision of God" Last three days of the course will
be held at a lodge in northern Minnesota. Three extended
essays will be the basis of evaluation. Team-taught by
Professors Mark Fuehrer (philosophy) and Mark Tranvik
(religion). A fee of $225.00 is required to cover lodging costs.
This will need to be paid by December 1,2000.
Transportation is student responsibility.
Prerequisite: Religion 111, 221, or 331
Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 2 or 3
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Old Main 10
Religion
I
Exploring Human Services
SWK 257-1
SWK 257-J
Instructors: Vern Bloom and TBA
Experiential learning occurs as students volunteer 60 hours
in a service agency or institution that they select. The placement must be approved by course faculty and supervised by
agency staff. The course is designed to introduce the fields of
practice in social work and to help students explore a possible major in social work or future career in the human services.
The three-hour weekly seminar is devoted to discussions that
assist students in integrating agency experiences and readings
that explore the historical development of social welfare as an
institution and the nature and value system of social work as
a profession. Students will also examine and critique the
manner in which social, economic, and political structures
impact diverse groups in society. Students will focus on their
own responsibilities in society, as well as examine their personal value system in relation to special concerns, such as
poverty and the "isms." Detailed information will be sent to
students at the close of Interim registration.
Liberal Arts Perspective: The City
Maximum Enrollment: 60, 2 sections
Time: I
Room: Foss 21 A and B
Topics: Child Welfare Social Work and
the Law
SWK 295-J
Intructor: Tony Bibus and Ragnhild Collin-Hansen
This course will introduce students to social work practice in
the area of child welfare with special focus on the relationship
of child welfare laws, policies, and court to the lives of families and children. Students will study Minnesota statutes,
meet with key policy makers, observe court procedures and
discuss practice and legal issues with child welfare social
workers and possibly with families and children as well. There
will also be opportunities to compare child welfare laws and
practice in the US with those in Europe, especially Norway.
The principles of permanency planning, family-centered
practice, prevention and protection, and the twin goals in
child welfare of securing safety and nurturing children while
preserving their ties to their family will be examined. We will
also explore controversies and emerging issues in child welfare law such as concurrent planning, "dual-track" service
strategies, encouragement of the adoption of children of color
by white families, and research related to the effects of poverty and oppression on the neglect of children's need. Students
will analyze the dynamic interplay of societal values, power,
politics, facts and myths as they manifest themselves in child
welfare laws; they will begin to form their own positions
regarding an ideal approach to supporting the welfare of children from a global perspective. Evaluation of learning will be
in the form of assessments by instructors and students of the
major paper or project completed for the course.
Prerequisite: Social Work Majors or permission of Instructor
Maximum Enrollment: 8
Time: II
Room: Sverdrup 20
Field Work I: Integrative Seminar
SWK 307-J & K
Instructor: Curt Paulsen and Joe Clubb
Junior social work majors are required to have 240 hours of
supervised professional experience in a social work agency.
This small group seminar supports the first 120 hours of this
placement and is facilitated by the faculty member who serves
as liaison to the student's practicum field agency. The course
provides structure and process for students to integrate learning from their practicum and academic coursework focusing
on generalist practice with individuals.
Prerequisites: Candidacy status, SWK 301, and SWK 306
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Time: I
Room: Murphy 111
Human Community and the Modern
Metropolis
SOC 211-J
Instructor: Gordon Nelson
This course will examine the extent to which the experience
of the community is possible in the context of the metropolitan situation. The course will focus on the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Each member of the class will be responsible for
a class presentation, which must reflect on-site observation in
a particular locale within the metropolitan area. In addition,
class participation and a final examination will be basis for
evaluating performance in the course.
Liberal Arts Perspective: The City
Maximum Enrollment 25
Time: I
Room: Foss 175
Social Work
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Foundations in Women's Studies
WST 201-J
Instructor: Julie des Jardins
This course offers an introduction to the interdisciplinary
field of women's studies. Students will explore the scope of
women's studies; develop greater understanding of diverse
women's status, contributions, and concerns nationally and
globally; and consider how women's studies and other academic disciplines influence our perspectives on women and
men, and on policies and actions affecting people's lives.
Throughout the course, we will make connections between
gender, racelethnicity, economic class, sexuality and other
differences in our analysis of women's experiences. Finally,
we will explore ways to put our knowledge into action.
This course requires active participation, daily reading and
several short writing assignments. In addition, we will take
field trips to visit some women's organizations in the Twin
Cities.
Graduation Skill Requirement: Speaking
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: II
Room: Old Main 13
Women's Studies
Lifetime Sports
The following activities are available to students during
Interim, and students may register for these classes as well as
for a regular course. These activities do not carry course credit but do meet the lifetime sports requirement for graduation.
Lifetime Sport: Badminton/Pickleball
HPE 002-B
Instructor: Brian Ammann
Practice and playing of badminton and pickleball. Grading:
PIN only.
Graduation Skill Requirement: Lifetime Sport
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time 12:OO-1:00 M, T, W, Th, F
Room Melby Gym northlsouth courts
Lifetime Sport: Ultimate Frisbee
HPE 002-F
Instructor: Marilyn Florian
Practice and playing of ultimate frisbee. Grading: PIN only.
Graduation Skill Requirement: Lifetime Sport
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: 12:OO-1:00 M, T, W, Th, F
Room: Air Structure
Lifetime Sport: Golf
HPE 002-G
Instructor: Brian Ammann
Practice in the various shots used in the game of golf.
Grading: PIN only.
Graduation Skill Requirement: Lifetime Sport
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: 12:OO-1:00 M, T, W, Th, F
Room: Air Structure
Lifetime Sports
Introduction to Dance
HPE 002-T/THR 002-T
Instructor: Sandra Agustin
See course information listed under THR 002-T
Graduation Skill Requirement: Lifetime Sport
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: 12:OO-1:00 M, T, W, Th, F
Room: Satern Auditorium
Interim Abroad
Social Work in Nicaragua-Challenges
in Social Justice
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January 7-26, 2001
SWK 295 (Contact your social work adviser about credit
options.)
Instructor: Randy Herman, Univ. of St.Thomas;
Augsburg Contact: Tony Bibus
Will introduce students to social issues faced by Nicaraguan
families and communities in both urban and rural settings.
Experiential in design, this course will provide opportunities
to meet Nicaraguan people in their homes, communities and
places of work. Spanish language proficiency is not required,
as interpretation will be provided as needed. The course will
include excursions to both rural and urban settings, opportunities for field experience and hands-on service, and classes in
Spanish conversation.
Cost: $2595, This includes roundtrip airfare from
Minneapolis to Managua, all meals, lodging, ground transportation, program expenses and course tuition. Register for
course at Augsburg College, Office of Registrar. Also, make
application at the Center for Global Education in Murphy
Place. Application deadline: October 20, 2000. Maximum
Enrollment: 20. For more information contact: Study Abroad
Office, Center for Global Education, Murphy Place, (612)
330-1 159.
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Topics: Social Work & Education in
Norway
January 3-26, 2001
EDC 495-PISWK 295-P (Social work majors should
contact their adviser about credit options.)
Instructor: Hans Eriksson; Augsburg contacts: Tony
Bibus or Susan O'Connor
Will introduce students to modern Norwegian life, with particular emphasis on Norway's systems of education and
health and welfare services to children, youth and families.
Students may take one of two separate but parallel tracks:
"Winter Recreation Programs with Children and Youth'', or
"Social Work, Child Welfare Work, and Education." Lectures,
field study, and practicum experience will introduce students
to the content and context of professional practice in Norway
as well as the unique Norwegian system of folk high schools.
All classes will be taught in English and will contain both
U.S. and Norwegian students.
Prerequisites: Students signing up for the education track must have some
experience in cross-country skiing.
Cost: $2350. This includes roundtrip airfare from
Minneapolis to Trondheim, Norway; all meals, lodging, program expenses, and course tuition. Register for course at
Augsburg College, Office of Registrar. Also make application
at the Center for Global Education in Murphy Place.
Application deadline: October 20,2000. Maximum
Enrollment: 20. For more information contact: Study Abroad
Office, Center for Global Education, Murphy Place, (612)
330-1 159.
UMAIE
SPP 201-J
Augsburg is part of a consortium called UMAIE, Upper
Midwest Association for Intercultural Education, that offers
overseas learning experiences during the Interim. Further
information about the following courses can be obtained
from Cynthia Truitt Lynch at the Center for Global
Education, CB 307, Augsburg College, 221 1 Riverside Ave.,
Minneapolis, MN 55454, (612) 330-1650. These courses are
offered on a PIN basis only and generally carry a lower division number.
Africa and the Middle East
The Middle East: A Spiritual Geography
Tradition and Modernity in Africa: The Experience of Ghana
Asia
Development and Community in Bangladesh
Australia and the South Pacific
Sustainable New Zealand: Ecology, Economy and Society
Europe
Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies: The Northern
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"Most German of the Arts": Music and German National
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Psychoanalysis and Feminism: French, British, and American
Perspectives
Scandinavian Economy, Culture, and Society
Latin America and the Caribbean
The Cuba Story: Quantitative Journalism in Cuba
Sailing in the Virgin Islands
Social Work in Nicaragua
Interim Abroad
Other lnterim Abroad Courses
HECUA
Environment, Economy and Community in Guatemala
Development and Community in Bangladesh
ACTC
Peace and Conflict Studies in Northern Ireland
ACTC Creative Writing Workshop
at St. Thomas
The Language of Desire: Theory and Practice of
the Love Poem For Advanced Creative Writers
Course will carry upper division English credit
Instructor: Leslie Adrienne Miller
What makes a poem hot? What gives language that extra
charge and sparkle? Why are bad poems about sex really bad?
What is the role of the erotic in a poem? In a love poem?
How do poems seduce us, engage our sense of physical desire
via our imagination? How can we be sure we've written a sexy
poem rather than a mere sex poem? How have poets
answered these and other questions across a variety of times
and cultural contexts? This course will explore these and
other related questions with the assumption that poetic language can and often should be sensual, erotic, sparky, a flirtation with the reader, and the understanding that the sexiest of
poems are seldom actually about the sex act itself. In this
course we will take a look at erotic elements in poems and
explore how poets handle physical desires of all kinds to
engage and seduce their readers. Students will explore a variety of ways to work with erotic language and subjects. We will
examine what makes particular images and metaphors sensual and how poets transform potentially dull and lor unsexy
subjects into vibrant and appealing answers to human desire.
The class will include in-class discussions of text, writers to
the course, on the recommendation of the creative writing
faculty. To be considered for enrollment in this course, con-
Interim Abroad
tact Cass Dalglish, (612) 330-1009, or Roseann Lloyd, (612)
330-1423, before registration.
Time: Monday through Thursday 1-4 p.m.
Room: 108 Christ Child Hall. University of St. Thomas
Other Courses
These courses are offered by institutions or groups not connected with Augsburg College but have been approved for
credit by the College. Most carry a tuition cost plus other
expenses that are the responsibility of the student. They are
offered only on a PIN basis.
The washington Center 2001
Academic Seminars
The Presidential Inauguration
January 7-20, 2001
Pol 398-A
The Washington Center's "Campaign 2000" academic seminars
will conclude with a two-week seminar focusing on the inauguration of the next president. It examines the presidential
transition of power and explores how the new administration
succeeds in moving from campaign rhetoric to hallmarks in
public policy. Participants also join in the celebration, pomp,
and ritual of a presidential inauguration. One half credit is
available from the political science department for this twoweek program. The course is a passlfail course based on participation in program activities including site visits, small group
seminars, and journals. For further information about the program see Prof. Hedblom in Memorial Hall 117A; call her at
(612) 330- 1197; or e-mail <hedblom@augsburg.edu>. There
are four scholarships available to cover registration and tuition
costs based on priority in registration through the political science department.
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About This Catalog
Interim Courses
Contents
Introduction to Interim
Interim is an integral part of the school year at Augsburg
College. The College follows a 4- 1-4 calendar, with fall and
spring semesters of approximately 14 weeks separated by a
four-week January Interim. Interim is intended to be a time
for both students and faculty to employ styles of teaching and
learning and to investigate questions and topics in places and
ways not possible during the regular term.
Interim is an opportunity for intense concentration on a
single course of study. Since one Interim course equals a fulltime load, students should plan to spend the same amount of
time in class and preparing for class as they would for a fourcourse load during fall or spring semesters. Students should
be prepared for at least 40 class hours during the Interim and
should anticipate the equivalent of the normal two hours of
study for each class hour. Since the course length is only 3 112
weeks, attendance at every class is imperative. While it is
expected that students will attend every class period, instructors will establish the precise attendance policy for their
courses. Students can register for only one course credit during Interim. There is no tuition refund for a student who
chooses not to enroll in an Interim course.
Most Interim courses are graded traditionally on a 4.0 to 0.0
scale. Students generally have the option to register on a
PassINo credit basis. A few Interim courses are graded only on
the PIN system; this is indicated in the course description.
Some courses are offered for either upper or lower division
credit. Such Interim courses have two numbers listed and students must select which is most appropriate for their needs.
Students registering for upper division credit should anticipate additional assignments and a more rigorous grading
standard. Some courses, especially courses with travel requirements, have additional fees associated with them. These fees,
although intended to be accurate, may change; and students
should check with the instructor to verify the final costs.
Students are required to complete at least 33 course credits for
graduation. This course total must include two Interims for
students who enter with fewer than 14 courses. Freshmen are
required to take an Interim course their first year. A maximum of four Interim course credits may be counted toward
the 33 course credits required for graduation. Transfer students should refer to their transfer credit evaluation form or
consult the registrar for the number of Interim courses
required.
Day school students (3.0 credits or more for fall) can take a
total of 1.0 course credit. They may take two half-credit classes. They may also take a lifetime sport (zero credit). The lifetime sport is at no additional charge if they are full-time students (fall term). If less than full-time, they will be charged.
Weekend students can take 1.0 course credits in Interim as a
cross registration but will be charged day school tuition $1630
per course credit. If they do so, they may take only 1.0 additional course credit in Weekend College for winter trimester.
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national
or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability in its
education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan
programs, athletic and/or school administered programs,
except in those instances where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification. Augsburg College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and its students.
Any questions concerning Augsburg's compliance with federal
or state regulations implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed to Lora Steil, affirmative action coordinator, Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College,
221 1 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454. She can be
reached by telephone, (612) 330-1023; or by e-mail,
<steil@augsburg.edu>.
Options
.
International Interim-Students are invited to participate in
the international Interim courses offered by the Upper
Midwest Association for Intercultural Education (UMAIE)
and other consortia. These course opportunities are listed on
page 45. Some courses have early registration deadlines.
Internships deadline-Friday, December 10. January Interim
internships must be planned in advance. Students electing an
internship must meet departmental requirements and present
a signed internship-learning agreement plan to the Center for
Service, Work, and Learning (1st floor Memorial) by the first
day of Interim classes. The learning-agreement forms are
available in the same office. Internships during Interim must
involve full-time work placements for approximately four
weeks. Assistance for planning internships is available in the
Center for Service, Work, and Learning.
Independent study/research or directed study-Students
may elect a program of independent study (upper division
499) or directed study (lower division 299) for Interim.
Faculty members are strongly discouraged from accepting
responsibility for more than one independent study per
Interim. Students choosing to pursue independent or directed
study must:
1. Meet departmental requirements
2. Present to the registrar a copy of the proposed study
plan approved by the supervising faculty member and
the directedlindependent study registration form.
These forms must be submitted by December 1.
Appropriate study proposal and registration forms can
be obtained in the Office of the Registrar.
Interims at other schools-Augsburg students may enroll at
any other 4-1-4 institution that offers a reciprocal Interim
arrangement. Catalogs of these Interim programs are available
in the registrar's office. Registration for Interims at the other
ACTC colleges will be at Augsburg during the regular registration period. Most courses taught during the Interim at other
4-1-4 schools are accepted for credit by Augsburg, but may
not necessarily be accepted as meeting Augsburg's general
education requirements or major requirements.
Visiting Students
Augsburg College welcomes students from other 4-1-4 schools
for the January Interim without tuition charges, provided the
student's home institution agrees not to charge tuition to
Augsburg students for the January term. The waiver of tuition
does not include special fees, housing, or board costs. Other
students will be charged $1,630 for the Interim course.
Students interested in registering for an Augsburg Interim
should write to the Ofice of the Registrar for application
forms or use the forms provided by the Interim office at their
own school. There is an application processing fee of $25.
Students are welcome to stay on campus but are not required
to do so. Requests for Interim housing should be made to the
Office of Residence Life.
It should be noted that neither ACTC exchange students nor
visiting students may register for 199,299,399, or 499 courses.
About This Catalog
The catalog lists courses by departments in alphabetical order.
At the end of the book are listings of other courses not
offered by Augsburg but recognized by the College for Interim
credit. Students may also register for one of the lifetime sports
listed at the end of the catalog. Courses that include travel are
marked with an airplane.
Interim Calendar 2000
November 15 to December 3
January 3
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registration
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. day of Interim
Time I-9:00 a.m. (first day)
Time 11-1:15 p.m
January 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . Last day to register or add a class or
cancel a class without a notation
January 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last day for determining
grading option with registrar
January 14 . . . . . . . . . Last day for withdrawing from courses
January 17. . . . . . . . . . . . Martin Luther King Day-no
class
January 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interim ends
January 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring semester begins
February 4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interim grades due to registrar
The time, number, and length of meetings as well as the beginning time will be arranged the first day of class. The daily
schedule for Interim is divided into two blocks of time:
Time I: 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 (Note: on the first day, Time I classes
will begin at 9:00 a.m.)
Time 11: 1:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Note: Martin Luther King Day-No class
For More Information
For more information contact Barbara Pappenfus in the
Interim Office at (612) 330-1150.
Calendar
Calligraphy I & II
ART 106-J
ART 306-J
Instructor: Philip Thompson
Development of calligraphic writing and drawing skills with
emphasis on the broad-edged pen. Attention given to the historical development of calligraphy and the elements of design
through readings and demonstrations. Class time and assignments center on proactive calligraphic concepts with special
attention given to foundation, italic, gothic, and uncial styles.
Three original projects are required and evaluation is based
on quality of work plus participation and growth factors.
Upper division students are required to complete examples in
three historical writing styles plus an expanded project.
Required materials: text, pens, ink, ruler, and mat board.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: I
Room: Old Main 4
Life Drawing
ART 247-J
Instructor: Norman Holen
A study of undraped figures for art students and non-art students. The figures will be depicted with graphite pencils in
various settings for varying lengths of time. Grades will be
based upon quality and improvement. There will be a fee of
$45 to be paid on the first day of class.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Old Main 17
Marine Biology of the Florida Keys
BIO 140-J
BIO 340-J
Instructor: William Capman
The Florida Keys provide an excellent site for study of natural
history and ecology of marine, coastal, and sub-tropical communities. This class will spend about 2 112 weeks in Florida at
the Newfound Harbor Marine Institute located on Big Pine
Key. The Institute offers laboratory facilities, ocean-going
research platforms, housing, and a dining hall. Field trips to
coral reefs (Looe Key National Park), tide pools, turtle grass
flats, mangrove islands, and upland hammocks will be led by
professional naturalists from the institute. Organisms and
communities will be studied on site and in the laboratory.
Research projects will be initiated shortly after arrival at the
station in order to provide opportunities to gather data over a
period of several days. Visits to Pennicamp State Park, Key
West, and the Everglades will be included. Evaluation will be
based on:
BIO 140: (1) field and laboratory records, (2) personal journal, (3) quizzes at Marine Institute, (4) a final exam.
Prerequisite for 6'10 140: Any one of the following courses or their equivalents - BIO 101,
102, 103, 113, 114, or consent of the instructor.
BIO 340: (1) field and laboratory records, (2) personal journal, (3) quizzes at Marine Institute, (4) written report of the
research project, and (5) final exam.
Prerequisite for BIO 340: 810 351 or BIO 481 or consent of the instructor.
Estimated cost of the course: $2500 (includes airfare, all
ground transportation, housing and meals while at the institute). Contact the instructors for details.
Prerequisite: See Above
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Time: I1
Room: Science 212
Laboratory Biochemistry
BIO 368-J
Instructor: Karen Ballen
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includc (1,111 not li~llitcdto): ~ I . o w i n extrac~iun,dialysis, spectl-c.~phatomct
ry, S13S p01yair.ylamicle gel ciect rophorcsis, inn txchnngc cIll.clrn;~tclgl.alIhy,
Prerequisites:2.0 in 810 367
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Time: I
Room: Science 212
Advanced Computing for Business
MIS 370-J
Instructor: Jim Kattke
Objectives are to learn concepts underlying creation of Web
pages and business communication via the Internet. Use of
relational databases for advanced queries, forms, and reports.
Basics of event-driven programming for solving business related problems. Students will complete three major projects and a
few minor assignments. The course requires significant effort
on projects and constant access to a computer. Cooperation
with fellow students in learning to apply concepts is encouraged. A good grasp of MS Access is required or the willingness
to exercise exceptional effort in learning the tool.
Prereqttlsit~s:MiS 175, CSC 170, consent of the instruct06 or Math Placement Group 3
Mnxltr~~nrr
Fnrollmant: 20
Time: I1
Room: Lindeli 16
Personal Finance
BUS 295-J
BUS 495-J
Instructor: Ashok Kapoor
This is an introductory course in personal financial planning.
Students will be introduced to budgeting, credit, income
taxes, insurance, real estate, investment and retirement planning. BUS 295: quizzes and exams. BUS 495: all of the above
plus some assigned case problemslpapers will be required.
Prerequisite: Math Placement Group 3
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Foss 43
Chemistry for Changing Timer
CHM 100-J
Instructor: Arlin Gyberg
This course is developed from the perspective of a person
living in a modern, high-technology society such as the
United States. It assumes that before one can evaluate a moral
or societal issue of a scientific nature one at least must be able
to understand the science involved. Anything less is an
impression rather than an informed decision. As we develop
scientific concepts we will at the same time relate them to an
abundance of current issues. We live in a world of pesticides,
fertilizers, plastics, birth control, food abundance and food
shortage, food additives and processing and synthesis, organically and non-organically grown food, chemical dependency,
licit and illicit drugs, the energy crisis, and the debates about
sources of energy, the green house effect, and nuclear waste
storage, pollution, genetic engineering and much more. Many
of these problems are chemical in nature. Thus, in learning
about chemistry, via lecture and in-class discussion, we can
begin to understand ourselves, our society, our world, and
even some of the universe. The grade for the course is based
on a percentage of the score of total points on the daily
quizzes.
Prerequisite: Math Placement Group 2
Liberal Arts Perspective: Natural World 2
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Science 315
Introduction to Polymer Chemistry and
American Plastic
CHM 104-J
Instructor: Ron Fedie
Previously there was the Stone Age, Iron Age, and Bronze age.
Now we live in the Age of Polymers (and Plastics). Without
this innovative technology, life as we know it would be much
different. The variety of polymer molecules and their properties make up many, diverse plastics and the variations are endless. Many items and materials in the areas of coatings, adhesives, leisure/sports equipment, building/construction, automobiles, furniture, clothes, medical supplies, cosmetics, and
others that are used every day come from different polymeric
materials made from polymer molecules. In this course we
will explore and discuss the world of polymer chemistry.
Polyethylene is one of the most commonly used synthetic
polymers found in "plastic" wrap and trash bags. A common
natural polymer, polyisoprene, is collected from the sap of
rubber trees and tires, golf balls, and latex gloves are just some
of the many uses. The class will focus on two books. One,
American Plastic: A Cultural History, by Jeffrey Meikle for the
historical perspective of our world of polymers. Themes from
the book, the different types of polymers used, and recent
themes such as the recycling of plastics will be discussed. A
second book, Giant Molecules, by Grosberg and Khokhlov, will
help with the previously mentioned themes and give more
depth to the broad world of polymers not covered in Meikle's
book. There will be six lab periods in which some polymer
molecules will be made and several of their interesting properties will be explored. Students will be graded on 25 group
worksheets, 6 quizzes, 6 reflection papers, 6 lab periods, and
an individual project and presentation.
Prerequisite: Math Placement Group 2
Liberal Arts Perspective: Natural World 1 or 2
Maximum Enrollment: 22
Time: I1
Room: Science 315
Introduction to Computer Science and
Communications
CSC 160-J
Instructor: Larry Ragland
This course introduces the major areas of computer science
and computer communications. These areas are: algorithms,
algorithm design, algorithm efficiency, hardware, logical circuit design, computer organization, software and operating
systems, programming languages, operating systems, theory
of computation, mathematical foundations of computer science, Turing machines, computer communications and the
Internet, packet switching, Internet services, and operation.
This course will consist of lecture/discussion times with frequent in-class lab exercises on the topics above. Grading will
be based on examinations, labs, and homework. This is not a
course in computer applications or how to use computers,
although we may touch on these topics.
Prerequisite: Math Placement Group 3
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: I
Room: Sverdrup 202
UNlX and C
CSC 272-J
Instructor: Karen Sutherland
Study of UNIX operating system and the C programming
language. It is assumed that the student has knowledge of
programming methods and has done programming in some
other language. Evaluation will be done on 10 programming
assignments, two to three quizzes and a final project. Grading
is done by combining the weighted grades of all assignments
and quizzes.
Prerequisite: CSC 170 or programming in some other language
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: Ii
Room: Sverdrup 202
Computer Science
Topics: Computer Science: An
Alternative Scheme One and Two
CSC 273-J/373-J
Instructor: Charles Sheaffer
This course is especially intended for students with no prior
exposure to programming in particular or computer science
in general. It will be a laboratory intensive, self-paced course
using the Scheme programming language. We will introduce
an alternative approach to some of the most important concepts of computer science including problem solving, simulation, object-oriented programming, functional programming,
procedural and data abstraction, and program interpretation.
Students with knowledge of programming will benefit from
exposure to the alternative paradigm represented by the
Scheme language and will acquire a concrete understanding
of how these important concepts are actually implemented in
real languages and machines. Students will be evaluated based
on a series of programming projects. CSC is a continuation of
CSC 273.
Graduation Skill Requirement: for CSC 373, Critical Thinking
Prerequisite: CSC 273. none; for CSC 373, CSC 273 or consent of the instructor
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I1
Room: Sverdrup 205
Economics of Urban Issues
ECO 110-J
Instructor: Ed Sabella
Study of economic implications of the many problems facing
a metro-urban environment. Some of the topics to be discussed are: crime prevention, health issues, discrimination,
education, etc. Basic microeconomics tools of analysis will be
developed in class. This is a basic course designed for those
students who do not plan to major in economics, business
administration, accounting, or MIS. Three objective examinations.
Liberal Arts Perspective: The City or Social World 1 or 2
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: I1
Room: Science 319
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 112-J
Instructor: Satya t? Gupta
The objectives of the course are to give students fundamental
principles of macroeconomics; national income analysis,
monetary and fiscal policy, and international trade. Simple
applications will be used. Students will take tests every week
and grades will be based on tests, participation in class and
problems solved.
Prerequisite: Math Placement Group 2
Liberal Arts Perspective: Western Heritage
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: I
Room: Old Main 16
Practicum and Seminar in Special
Education
EDU 491-3
Instructor: Susan O'Connor
A supervised field placement that serves people with disabilities, plus an on-campus seminar. Students planning to take
this course should consult with the special education coordinator about a placement prior to registering for the course.
Students must complete designated hours of fieldwork as well
as written and reading assignments.
Prerequisite: EDU 282, completion of courses for special education minor; or consent of
instructor.
Maximum Enrollment: 9
Time: I1
Room: Sverdrup 4
Economics
I
American Dialects: Differences and
Attitudes
ENG 219-J
Instructor: John Schmit
Because language plays an important role in our socialization,
the way we speak tells others who we are and with whom we
identify. Our speech is a reflection of our social and economic
standing and our cultural background. In this course we will
explore the ways in which both personal and group identities
are reflected by the ways in which we speak. We will examine a
number of American varieties of English and will attempt to
describe the rules by which these varieties operate. Class sessions will include brief lectures, student presentations, and
student-led discussions. In addition to presenting a topic, students will write a paper on the presentation topic and take a
final exam.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 1
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 29
Theatre In and Around London
ENG 269-J
Instructor: Ron Palosaari
The purpose of this course is to study live theatre in London
and Stratford. For more information, contact Prof. Ron
Palosaari, (612) 330- 1005.
Topics: Introduction to Asian American
Literature
ENG 282-L
ENG 482-L
Instructor: Joan Thompson
In an essay about multicultural American literature, Walter J.
Ong writes that "literature is organized experience and consciousness. Since cultures organize experience and consciousness variously, the study of the literature of another culture
opens new vistas both into the exterior world and into the
human heart." This course will explore some of these vistas
through readings and discussions of nonfiction works, poetry,
short stories, a play, and a novel by Asian American authors.
Some ideas the writers take as subjects through their art
include definitions of an Asian American voice, explorations
of cultural and individual identity, visions of community, and
coming of age. Class sessions will include discussion of the
historical and social contexts that influence the writers studied. In addition to the reading, students will view at least one
Asian American film and possibly attend a relevant performance or reading. Course grades will be based on reading
journal, a short paper, a final exam, class attendance, and participation. Upper division students will read an additional
novel and write a research-based paper on it.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 1
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 11
English
I
Topics: Investigating the Victorian
Thriller
ENG 282-0
ENG 482-0
Instructor: Dallas Liddle
This course will study the phenomenon in 19th-century
Britain of the popular novel of suspense, mystery, and terror.
Early in the century these tales were generally either "Gothic"
(stories of horror and the supernatural set in Italy or Spain)
or "Newgate" novels (true-crime stories about the lower classes). By the 1860s, however, popular novelists including
Charles Dickens, Mary Braddon, and others were producing a
stunningly successful series of works in which the action was
set in the everyday world of the Victorian middle classes.
These novels drew intense public scrutiny by raising issues
that the more polite genre of domestic fiction could hardly
hint at, including gender roles and sexual transgression, class
and race oppression, obsession and madness, and the dark
sides of urban life. We will read several of the best of these
thrillers, at the same time actively investigating the culture
that produced them. We will read original reviews and
responses, including parodies, and learn about the context of
newspaper and magazine journalism in which several of the
novels appeared. While we investigate the power of the Gothic
and Sensation genres for their original audiences, however, we
will also work to determine why these novels have continued
to appeal to successive generations of readers. Course grades
will be based on class attendance and participation, two short
papers, a group presentation, and a final exam. Upper-level
students will read one additional novel, write a research-based
paper on it, and share the results of their research with the
class.
Prerequisite: ENG 111
Liberal An3 Perspective: Western Heritage
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Foss 20
Topics: Cinema and Sexual Identity
ENG 2824
Instructor: Doug Green
What does cinema reveal about how the 20th century has
thought about sexuality?How do cinematic images affect our
sense of our own sexual identity? This topics course in
English examines films from the early years of cinema to the
present in order to explore depictions of and cultural
assumptions about sexual identity. We will, moreover, consider the impact of these images on audience perceptions and
expectations, including those of the self. We will pay special
attention to the various images and constructions of homosexual as well as heterosexual identity in English-language
cinema, especially Hollywood movies, and in some silent and
foreign films. Taking Celluloid Closet as a point of departure,
we will consider how film affects sexual minorities in the
audience as well as in film production.
There will be short readings on sexuality and film. At each
class there will be a full or partial film screening, followed by
small-group and whole-class discussions. We may go to one
or two films offcampus as well, so students should be prepared to buy tickets; these out-of-class screenings may not be
at the regular class time. There will be at least one typed
journal entry due at each class period. The class will meet
from 1-5 p.m., Monday through Thursday of the first two
weeks of Interim; 1-5 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday of the
third week; and 1-5 p.m., Monday through Thursday of the
last week.
Grading will be based on the completion and quality of all
journal entries and on class/film attendance, preparation,
and participation. Students missing more than two
classes/films and/or two journal entries may not pass the
course. All grades
are PIN option only (i.e., 2.0 is required
for course credit).
Prerequisite: ENG 111
Liberal Arls Perspective: Human Identity
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 16
English
Topics: Contemporary American Poetry
ENG 282-P
ENG 482-P
Instructor: John Mitchell
This course provides an introductory survey of contemporary
American poetry by poets whose works have come into
prominence since World War I1 or mid-century. Emphasis
will be given to the vision and sensibility of each poet and to
the themes of their poems, especially those images and statements that concern philosophical, historical, psychological
and cultural values. Through comparison and contrast, students will be expected to formulate reasonable interpretations
of selected poets and poems and to express their discoveries
in class discussion and short papers. A final examination will
be given and two interpretive papers about three to five pages
in length will be assigned. For upper division credit, the student will also read and give a written class report on a book
that discusses contemporary poetry or a contemporary poet;
this choice, based upon recommendation, must be approved
by the instructor.
Prerequisites: for 482-R lntro to Literature or consent of instructol:
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: I
Room: Old Main 29
Quantitative Journalism: Computer
Assisted Reporting and Research
ENG 347-A
Instructor: Cass Dalglish and Boyd Koehler
This course introduces students to computer-assisted informational investigation and the interpretation of quantitative data
in the writing of expository essays and news reports. Such
inquires will employ contemporary computer-based information searches coupled with data-driven quantitative assessment of a public issue of current concern. Students will prepare projects of publishable quality for presentation and critique. The course is designed for persons wishing to explore
the use of computer-assisted research for their particular
information development interests as well as those preparing
to enter the communication professions.
Prerequisites: Eng. 225 or Eng. 227, or consent of instructors. Math Placement Group 3.
Graduation Skill Requirement: Ouantitative Reasofling
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: T; Th 6-9 p.m. and Sat 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Room: Sat, Lindell Library 16; T; Th Sverdrup 204
Senior Honors Seminar: Hispanic
Christianity Along the Border
HON 401-J
Instructor: Margaret Madsen
An introduction to denominations with a special focus on
Hispanic communities along the US.-Mexican border.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 3 or Intercultural Awareness 1
Time: I
Room: Sverdrup 208
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Dance (men
(0.5 course
HPE 232-M
Instructor: Mary Ewert-Knodell
Theory and practice in teaching and performing American
heritage and international folk dances. The majority of the
course grade is based on dance practicals, a teaching assignment, and a written test. Note: HPE 232 and HPE 275 can be
taken simultaneously.
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Time: 1- 1/3,1/4,1/5,1/6,1/7,1/11,1/13,1/18,1/20
Room: Melby Gym - center court
Dance (women only)
(0.5 course credit)
HPE 232- W
Instructor: Mary Ewert-Knodell
Theory and practice in teaching and performing American
heritage and international folk dances. The majority of the
course grade is based on dance practicals, a teaching assignment, and a written test. Note: HPE 232 and HPE 275 can be
taken simultaneously.
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Time: 1 - 1/3,1/4,1/5,1/6,1/7,1/11,1/13,1/18,1/20
Room: Melby Gym - center court
Prevention and Care of
Athletic Injuries (0.5 course credit)
HPE 275-J
Instructor: Missy Strauch
Emphasis placed on preventing and treating common athletic
injuries. Practical experience in taping and training room
procedures. Note: HPE 232 and HPE 275 can be taken
simultaneously.
Prerequisite: HPE 114 or equivalent
Maximum Enrollment: 24
Time: 1- 1/5,1/6,1/7,1/10,1/1I, 1/12,1/13,1/14,1/19,1/21,1/24,1/25,1/26
Room: Melby 119
Instructional Methods: Materials in
Health Education
HPE 390-J
Instructor: Patty Murphy
This course will cover principles and methods of instruction
applied to health education (5-12). Emphasis upon teaching1
learning strategies and student assessment. Development and
delivery of lessons/activities is included. Students are evaluated by their peers and the instructor on their ability to create,
deliver and assess health education lessons in a "real" classroom. Evaluationlgrading is also based upon the completion
of a "technology project", resource file, and exam.
Prerequisite: HPE 110
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Melbv 202
Sailing in the Virgin Islands
HPE 455-J
Instructor: Joyce Pfaff
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Designed for the beginning and intermediate sailor interested
in the art and practice of sailboat cruising. The course will
take the participant to a competent level of sailboat handling
(anchoring, mooring, helming, and crewing). The student
will live aboard a 43'-46' fixed-keel sailboat with five to six
other people and will function as an active crew member.
Actual on-the-water instruction will be the major part of the
course. Sailing will include cruises to the various islands and
cays in the British and American Virgin Islands. Snorkeling
and wind surfing will be available on an optional basis. Some
classes will be held in December prior to leaving for the
Virgin Islands in January.
The course cost is $3,300, which includes airfare for Augsburg
day students and qualifying Interim exchange students.
Others will have to pay regular Interim tuition in addition to
this course cost in order to receive academic credit. PIN
Health & Physical Education
I
ONLY. Applications may be picked up from the office of Joyce
Pfaff, Melby Hall 121, Augsburg College. They must be turned
in with deposit and appropriate signature before final acceptance is given.
Prerequisites: Permission from Joyce Pfaff, health and physical education department,
(612) 330-1247; no smoking is allowed; basic swimming skills
Graduation Skill Requirement: Lifetime Sport, also one course credit upper division
Maximum Enrollment: 10 ( A waiting list will be kept after the original 10 spots are filled)
20th-Century South Asia
HIS 162-J
HIS 462-J
Instructor: Don Gustafson
This Interim experience is designed to look at the area of
South Asia (primarily India) that is home to one-fifth of the
people of our world. We'll use novels, films, some standard
historical writings, and current South Asia periodicals to consider the impact that colonialism, nationalism, and various
phases of modernization have had on this old, honored, and
traditional culture. We'll read the marriage ads and talk
about social structure, consider the spot at Ayodhya that has
prompted Hindus to massacre Muslims, think on the Christlikeness of a Gandhi, and perhaps have time to note one or
two of the contemporary religious phenomena. Looking at
South Asians helps us to see ourselves in a fuller perspective.
The course will include the usual pedagogical devices of lectures, discussions, some short reaction papers, and tests
(including a final). Students enrolling for upper division credit will be expected to have at least one prior college history
class, to complete a paper or project beyond the regular
assignments, and to be tested apart from lower division students.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 1
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Old Main 13
Topics in History: The Great Men of
20th-Century Europe and Their Myths
HIS 195-J
Instructor: Sheldon Anderson
This course examines several important 20th-century leaders
and their impact on the course of European political and
diplomatic history. Topics will include Woodrow Wilson and
the Versailles Treaty after World War I, Neville Chamberlain
and the appeasement of Adolf Hitler at the Munich
Conference in 1938, Joseph Stalin's agreement to sign a nonaggression pact with Hitler shortly before World War 11,
Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill's alleged appeasement of Stalin at Yalta, Harry S. Truman's Cold War policies,
and Reagan and Gorbachev's diplomacy as the communist
systems of Europe fell from 1989-1991. The course will focus
on the popular myths that have developed about these leaders
and these conferences.
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Sverdrup 20
Topics in History: Early Minnesota
History, 1849- 1900
HIS 195-1
Instructor: William Green
This course will examine the political, economic, and social
history of early Minnesota. The course will study life in
Minnesota among the Ojibway and Dakota peoples, through
the fur trading period which witnessed French, English, then
American settlements, through the territorial period (18491858), and finally statehood.
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Foss 20
Remembering the 20th Century
HIS 440-J
Instructor: Jacqueline de Vries
As the millennium approaches, everyone-artists, politicians,
gossip columnists, historians-seems to have some opinion
about the waning 20th century. What has this century
wrought? The last hundred years have left a great many contradictions: two global wars that destroyed millions of lives
and swept away governments, but brought economic development; the decline (and recovery) of established religion; the
rise (and collapse) of a messianic faith in communism; great
increases in standards of living while famine and child labor
persist; technological breakthroughs that put teachers in space
and AK-47 rifles in the hands of children; new freedoms and
new forms of exploitation. In this course, we will together
attempt to make sense of the 20th century. Please note that
while the course will examine major events and developments
of the century, it will not offer a narrative history, nor will it
be exhaustive. Instead, it will explore a variety of possible
interpretive frameworks to help us better understand where
our grandparents have been and where we are today. Rather
than relying exclusively on (sometimes dry) textbooks, we will
explore the century through a variety of personal narratives,
both written and oral, and reflect on the shaping of both individual and collective memory.
Course materials will include several monographs and novels,
films, photographs, and guest lectures. Students will complete
three five-page papers, one of which will be an interview with
their oldest living relative.
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 13
Paideia Seminars
INS 120-J
Instructor: Anne Jensen
Students will participate in a series of seminars following the
Paideia seminar format as developed by Mortimer Adler and
Paideia Associates. Students will also view selected films for
seminar discussions; develop and lor hone skills of mature,
intellectual talk; observe seminars conducted in a St. Paul public school; evaluate their own behaviors during seminars; and
lead seminars. Students will be assessed on journal entries
including evidence of seminar preparation, reflection, peer and
self-evaluation, as well as a final summary paper.
Graduation Skill Requirement: Critical Thinking
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Foss 43
Technically Speaking
INS 21 1-J
Instructor: Esther McLaughlin
Do you enjoy talking about science and technical topics, but
just can't find an audience? We'd love to listen! Through a
series of four oral assignments, you will have the opportunity
to talk science to your fellow scientists, improve on your oral
presentation skills in a variety of formats, learn to effectively
organize a speech, prepare visual aids, and listen to and learn
about other science topics and science policy from your fellow
scientist.
Prerequisite: One year of an introductory-level science course
Graduation Skill Requirement: Speaking
Maximum Enrollment: 16
Time: I1
Room: Science 205
Interdisciplinary
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Introduction to Islam
INS 225-J
Instructor: Amin Kader
This course is designed by a practicing Muslim to present his
perception of Islam to non-Muslims. The course will cover
the ideological foundations of Islam, its basic concepts and
tenets, Islamic law (Shari'ah), Islamic economic and political
systems, and Islamic patterns of life. There will also be discussions on the differences between the Islamic sects (Sunnis,
Shi'its, Sufis, etc.). Some effort will be made to deal with the
similarities and differences between Islam and both
Christianity and Judaism. Students will also visit one of the
mosques in the Twin Cities. Evaluation is based on two tests
and a paper.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 1
Maximum Enrollment: 30
Time; I
Room: Old Main 27
Topics: Minnesota Indians
INS 495-J
Instructor: Eric Buffalohead
This course will examine the experiences of the Dakota and
Ojibwe in Minnesota from the time of contact to the present
situation of both tribes. Each group's history and experiences
will be studied and compared to see how each group has
done since the time of contact. Major historical events will be
examined as well as significant events important to each
group. Students will learn how changing federal policy affected the two groups and how each of the groups has dealt with
things such as assimilation, termination, and/or relocation.
Other topics to be covered include health, education, welfare,
treaty rights, and economic opportunities. The main text will
be Indians in Minnesota by Judith Rosenblatt (ed). The students will be expected to demonstrate understanding of
major issues through written exams and research
projects/presentations. Upper division students will be
expected to do more comprehensive research.
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I1
Room: Foss 21
Topics: A Civil Rights Immersion:
Experiencing History
INS 200-J
INS 300-J
Instructor: Garry Hesser & Joseph Young
During the 1950s and 60s a series of major events and fundamental social change occurred in the United States. For the
first two weeks, we will seek to develop a basic understanding
of race relations in the U.S. through readings, visiting lecturers,
videos, learning from each other, and the MLK, Jr. event on
January 17. Then, this intentionally diverse class will board a
bus for an intense, study-travel journey to Little Rock,
Memphis, Birmingham, Montgomery, Atlanta, Nashville, and
Chicago, the places where history was made and the museums
that chronicle those times. We will meet with and interview
participants in these critical events, as well as actively engage
one another in dialogue and collaborative learning. The course
objectives include learning about the history and sociology of
race and ethnic relations in the U.S. gaining insights from persons and places that mark the "turning points" of the 1950s
and 1960s, documenting our personal and group experiences
so that our insights and understanding can be shared with the
Augsburg community and others, and increasing our skills for
cross-cultural collaboration and dialogue. Upper and lower
division: students obtaining upper division credit will complete a research paper on a specific topic related to the course,
including an annotated bibliography with a minimum of 20
resources.
Cost estimate: $500, plus the cost of meals for 10 days (with
scholarships available, based upon need-contact Garry Hesser
at 330- 1664)
Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 1 or Social World 1 or 2
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Old Main 23
**Note: All participants will go on a bus tour beginning
Monday, January 17, and ending on Wednesday, January 26.
Interdisciplinary
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Work in the City Externship: Linking
Education and the World of Work
INS 298-K
Instructors: Lois Olson and Lynda Olson
This course introduces students to the nature of work, its role
and value to the individual and to society. Seminar format will
focus on work as viewed by this generation and the requirements to succeed both now and in the future. A special
emphasis will be on self discovery learning activities, visits to
Twin City businesses and community organizations, and discussions with panels of professionals. Students will be expected to research employment trends and career options; complete a portfolio of reflections, exercises, and self assessments;
and give individual and group presentations. Students will
also explore various organizations of the Twin Cities and
understand their role and impact in a major metropolitan
area. PIN grading only.
Liberal Arts Perspective: The City
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Old Main 25
Management Information Systems
(MIS)
See listing under Business, pg. 9.
Finite Mathematics
MAT 121-J
Instructor: Anthony Dunlop
How can an industry comply with air quality standard at the
smallest possible cost? Did you know that one of the first
applications (other than gambling) of probability theory was
in genetics (on the question of whether the recessive genotypes would eventually die out)? How do we build the most
cost-effective telecommunication network of satellites given
the cost factors between pairs of satellites?In Finite Math
we'll study the topics that give the answers to these questions:
linear programming, counting and probability, and graph theory. Finite Math is for students in Math Placement Group 3
or higher who need a Quantitative Reasoning course. Class
will be a mix of lectures and small group work. Evaluation
will be based on class participation, quizzes, and exams.
Prerequisite: Math Placement Group 3
Graduation Skill Requirement: Quantitative Reasoning
Math Elective for MIS major; economics major
Maximum Enrollment: 22
Time: I
Room: Science 108
Math of Interest
MAT 173-J
Instructor: Christopher Schwartz
Learn how to determine the monthly payments on a house or
car. Find out how much you need to be socking away now to
have a million when you retire. Learn how annuities, perpetuities, and life insurance work, and more. Evaluation will be
based on classroom participation, quizzes, and a final examination.
Prerequisite: Math Placement Group 3 or consent of instructor
Graduation Skill Requirement: Quantitative Reasoning
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Science 205
Mathematics
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Modeling and Differential Equations
MAT 247-J
Instructor: Rebekah Valdivia
In Modeling and Differential Equations, we will cover a range
of mathematical topics with emphases on mathematical modeling, differential equations, and numerical methods. We'll see
connections between mathematics and "real world" problems
and get a feel for applied mathematics. We will discuss a variety of applications in class, and students will have opportunities to select applications of interest. Modeling and
Differential equations is a must for anyone considering
majoring in Applied Mathematics and is strongly recommended for students majoring in Physics or Chemistry. It is
also for anyone considering majoring or minoring in
Mathematics. Evaluation will be based on participation,
quizzes, projects, and a final exam.
Prerequisite: MAT 146 Calculus I1 or equivalent
Maximum Enrollment: 22
Time: I
Room: Foss MAC
Beginning German I
GER I l l - J
Instructor: Don Steinmetz
This course is for students with no previous background in
German. It aims to develop basic skills in speaking, listening,
reading, and writing as tools for communication and for
understanding German culture. Classroom practice focuses
on both presentation of vocabulary and structures and the
use of the language in everyday contexts. Evaluation will be
based on participation, daily assignments, quizzes, and a final
exam.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 2
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Old Main 10
Beginning Norwegian I
NOR I1 I-J
Instructor: Becky Hegstad
This course is for students with no previous background in
Norwegian. It aims to develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing as tools for communication and for
understanding Norwegian culture. Classroom practice focuses
on both presentation of vocabulary and structures and the use
of the language in everyday contexts. Evaluation will be based
on participation, daily assignments, quizzes, and a final exam.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 2
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Old Main 26
S anish and Latin-American Culture
T rough Film
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SPA 248-J
Instructor: Roman Soto
An introduction to the main cultural and political issues
(social conflicts, sexism, race, ethnicity, religion, language,
exile, or immigration) that characterized contemporary
Spanish and Latin-American societies as they have been portrayed in films and plays. Developed mainly through the viewing of films and class discussions, the course is complemented
with brief readings and audio-visual materials on the historic,
literary, and social aspects that contribute to the background of
these films. Most of the films are in Spanish with English subtitles, and all the class work is in English. The evaluation is
based on class participation; brief weekly, writing assignments;
and a short term paper.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 1
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 23
Modern Languages
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Topics: Sounds and Sights of Europe
MUS 179-J
Instructor: Roberta Kagin
This course provides an opportunity to visit some of the Great
European cultural centers that provided the impetus for development of music in the cultural life in the New World. For
more information, contact Prof. Roberta Kagin,
(612) 330-1273.
Topics: Sounds and Sights of China
MUS 295-S
Instructor: Robert Karlen
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Music, art, and architecture, as expressions of Chinese culture
over its 5,000-year history, will be examined, studied, and
experienced in four of the most important cities of China. For
more information, contact Prof. Robert Karlkn, (612) 3301266.
Survey of Rock History and Musical
Style, 1951-1971
MUS 204-J
Instructor: 0. Nicholas Raths
An introduction to the fundamentals of music and musicology
as they occur within the context of rock's inception (1950s)
and maturation (1960s) periods. This course will examine the
historical background, musical content, and methods of selected artists and their work. Evaluation will be based on class
participation, a comprehensive term paper, exam, and a group
performance project. For non-music majors.
Liberal Ads Perspective: Aesthetics
Maximum Enrollment: 30
Time: I1
Room: Music 3
Introduction to Music
Theatre Performance
MUS 235-J/THR 235-J
Instructors: Sonja Thompson and Darcey Engen
Music-theater exists in every culture, stemming from basic
human impulses to dance, sing, and express oneself. Join theatre professor Darcey Engen and music instructor Sonja
Thompson to discuss this interdisciplinary art form, and
develop your own basic skills of music-theater from China,
Japan, India, and other cultures. Course includes writing and
research, class discussion and exercises, small and large group
participation, memorization, and performance. Performers of
all levels are welcome, though some singing and acting ability
is required. Interested students will be auditioned in
December so that appropriate material can be assigned to
them. Course may be repeated with permission from the
instructors.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Sateren Auditorium
Topic: History of Caribbean Music
Studied in Miami and Jamaica
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MUS 2 9 5 4
Instructor: Robert Stacke
Miami and Jamaica are considered the centers of Caribbean
music, where composition, recording, and world distribution
take place. The goal of this 19-day seminar is to examine and
reflect on historical, socio-political, and religious aspects of
Caribbean music. For more information, contact Prof. Robert
Stacke, (612) 330-1271.
Liberal Arts Perspective: intercultural Awareness 1
Maximum Enrollment: 30
Music
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The Mysticism of Meister Eckhart
PHI 295-J
Instructor: Mark Fuehrer
A study of some of the key texts of the great mystical philoso-
pher, focusing on the idea of detachment from worldly affairs
and the union of the soul with God while in this life. Students
will be expected to prepare brief written analyses of the
assigned readings and present two essays of Eckhart. Seminar
format.
Graduation Skill Requirement: Writing
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: I
Room: Old Main I1
Science, Technology, and Values
PHY 117-J
Instructors: Mark Engebretson and Bruce Reichenbach
This course will focus on contemporary problems that arise
from our developing technological capacities. We will consider problems such as the causes and effects of global warming;
depletion of the ozone layer; social, economic, and ethical
concerns in pollution cleanup; agriculture, pesticides, and
genetic effects; the prospects and problems of genetically
engineering both our foodstuffs and humans, and the urban
implications of developing a light rail system. To get a satisfactory grasp on how to approach these problems, we will first
explore what science and the scientific methods are, how science (knowing) relates to technology (doing), the structures
used for ethical evaluation, and the resulting interactions
among the three. Grading will be based on two tests and a
major project.
Prerequisite: Math Placement Group 2
Liberal Arts Perspective: Natural World 2
Maximum Enrollment: 40
Time: I
Room: Sverdrup 205
Topics: Physics in Science
and Fantasy Fiction
PH Y 220-J
Instructor: J. Ambrose Wolf
This course deals with physics aspects in movies as well as in
science fiction and fantasy fiction literature on a conceptual
level. We will explore scenes and settings in which physics plays
an important role and also learn to discern if they are physically correct or not. This will also expand the awareness of physics
in everyday life, where it is encountered and how it works. The
math component of this course will be minimized in favor of a
better grasp of the concepts and thought processes involved.
Various scenes from movies and excerpts from literature will be
presented, after which the physics connection and understanding will be explored in discussions. The weekly papers will
cover one of the topics discussed in class during that week; the
long-term paper will cover a general topic from physics in
everyday life and bibliographic research. Students' papers and
reviews will also be discussed class. This course is designed for
those students who do not plan to major or minor in physics.
Grading will be based on active participation in class discussions, three (approx. weekly) short papers involving draft and
peer review (final paper and review graded) and one long
paper including a draft version corrected by the instructor.
Prerequisite: Effective Writing, Math Placement Group 2
Graduation Skill: Writing
Maximum Enrollment: 18
Time: I1
Room: Science 108
Physics
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Introduction to Space Science
PH Y 320-J
Instructor: Ken Erickson
This course provides a survey of Earth's space environment
including solar, planetary, magnetospheric, ionospheric, and
upper atmospheric physics (solar dynamics, magnetic storms,
particle precipitation, aurora, and related topics). Evaluation
will be based on two exams, class assignments, one research
paper, and at least one class presentation.
Prerequisite: PHY 245 or permission of instructor
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: I
Room: Sverdrup 206
Social Justice in America
POL 140-J
Instructor: Andrew Kurvers Spalding
Students develop and defend their own standards of social
justice, using those standards to assess conditions in urban
America. Substantial participation in class discussions
required. The course has two goals: developing student thinking about social justice, including greater awareness of conflicts between justice and other values; and increasing student
ability to understand urban problems as issues of justice and
other central values. Evaluation will be based on participation
in discussion and other class activities, on two short (4-6
page) papers and on a final exam. Because of the compressed
time frame of the Interim schedule and the importance of
material covered on the first day of class, no one will be
admitted to the class who does not attend the first day of
class, unless receiving prior permission of the instructor.
Liberal Arts Perspective: The City
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 18
Global Peace and Justice: Focus on
Northern Ireland
POL 295-J
Instructor: Joe Underhill-Cady
The course will examine the political, social, and psychological roots of international conflict and current efforts at preventing and resolving bloodshed and oppression. We will use
the class as an opportunity to prepare for the 2000 Peace Prize
Forum, which will cover topics of the conflict in Northern
Ireland. The course will begin with a study of a range of theories used to understand international conflict- including
power politics, psychological and cultural theories, Marxism,
liberalism, and feminism. Readings will include historical and
fictional treatments of the conflict in Northern Ireland, and
we will view some films related to the topic, including The
Crying Game. The class will also involve the use of simulation
and role-playing of international negotiations to give students
a feel for the difliculties and complexities of dispute resolution.
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 26
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics:
Daughters or Stepdau hters: Russian
"Women on the Eve o the
Millennium"
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POL 195-J
POL 359-J
Instructor: Nadezhda Shvedova
An overview of the situation of Russian women today. The
course will combine discussion and lecture on the situation of
women in Russia. Shvedova, a leading activist on women's
issues as well as an educator, will provide the distinctive perspective of her experience as a Russian woman. The course
will cover women in the economy, politics, in the mass media,
Political Science
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etc. There will also be attention to issues such as women's
struggle to gain real equality and a voice in society, violence
against women, and the impact of Russia's economic crisis on
women. There will be two or three short papers, plus a longer
(10-12 page) paper at the end of the term. Readings will be
taken from books and articles.
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 27
Principles of Psychology
PSY 105-J
Instructor: Grace Dyrud
An introduction to the methods and approaches used in psychology for the purpose of understanding behavior.
Applications of psychological concepts to everyday situations
are emphasized. Evaluation will be based on means of two
tests and two lab reports.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Human identity
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 10
Psychology and Law
PS Y 335-J
Instructor: lVancy Steblay
Application of psychological principles and research methodology to legal processes and issues. The course emphasizes
three content areas: eyewitness issues (such as lineup and
interview procedures), courtroom procedures (jury selection,
jury decision-making, pretrial publicity), and psychological
profiles of offenders and victims. Grades will be based on
exams and one paper.
Prerequisite: PSY 105
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 25
Peer Ministry: Principles and
Leadership
REL 232-J
Instructor: Lyle Griner
Students will be instructed to train college, high school, and
junior high youth to serve as peer ministers in their congregations and communities. They will learn and practice communication skills, facilitate small groups, and learn the role of a
listenerlhelper. Peer ministry integrates the act of caring and
serving others within a Christian belief system.
Prerequisite: REL 111 or 221
Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 3
Maximum Enrollment: 40
Time: Jan. 10-13, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Jan. 4,6,18,25,27, 9:00 a.m -1 1:30 a.m.
Room: Murphy Place 100
The Lutheran Heritage
REL 345-J
Instructor: Mark Tranvik
Beginning with Martin Luther, this course will study the main
themes and figures of the Lutheran tradition. Class time will
include field trips, discussion, and lectures. Exams, student
participation, and papers will be the basis for evaluation.
Prerequisite: REL 111, 221, or 331
Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 2 or 3
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Music 22
Religion
Theology of Death and Dying
REL 390-J
Instructor: John Benson
This will be a multidisciplinary course, using materials from
biology, psychology, sociology, history, world religions, and
Christian theology proper. It will also be ecumenical, since
some of our theological material will come from Roman
Catholic as well as Protestant sources. Religious traditions
regarding death and the afterlife will be studied, and various
ethical questions related to death and dying will be considered. Field trips in the Twin Cities are also planned. We will
become acquainted with the field of mortuary science, the
hospice movement in the United States, and current medical
practices related to the terminally ill. Daily lectures, discussions, quizzes, and written assignments will be the format.
Grades will be based on class participation, two tests, and oral
presentation of a research project.
Prerequisite: Religion 111, 221, or 331
Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 2 or 3
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Music 23
Varieties of Christian Spirituality
REL 440-J
Instructor: Janelle Bussert
A study of selected spiritualities from the Christian tradition
and of contemporary developments, including 12-step spirituality, feminist, ecological, and non-Western Christian spiritualities. An introduction to the basic practices of spirituality,
especially prayer and meditation. Evaluation methods include
quizzes, experiential journals, class presentation, and a final
paper.
Prerequisite: Religion 11 1, 221, or 331
Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 2 or 3
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Murphy Place 11 1
Exploring Human Services
S WK 257-1
S WK 2 5 7 4
Instructors: Mary Lou Williams and Lois Bosch
Experiential learning occurs as students volunteer 80 hours in
a service agency or institution that they select. The placement
must be approved by course faculty and supervised by agency
staff. The course is designed to help students learn about
themselves in relation to a possible major or future career in
the human services.
The three-hour weekly seminar is devoted to discussions that
assist students in integrating agency experiences and readings
that explore the historical development of social welfare as an
institution and the nature and value system of social work as
a profession. Students will also examine and critique the manner in which social, economic, and political structures impact
diverse groups in society. Students will focus on their own
responsibilities in society, as well as examine their personal
value system in relation to special concerns, such as poverty
and the "isms." Detailed information will be sent to students
at the close of Interim registration.
Liberal Arts Perspective: The City
Maximum Enrollment: 60, 2 sections
Time: I
Room: Foss 21 A and B
Topics: Child Welfare Social Work and
the Law
S WK 295-J
Intructor: Tony Bibus
This course will introduce students to social work practice in
the area of child welfare with special focus on the relationship
of child welfare laws, policies, and court to the lives of families and children. Students will study Minnesota statutes, meet
with key policy makers, observe court procedures, and discuss
practice and legal issues with child welfare social workers and
possibly with families and children as well. There will also be
opportunities to compare child welfare laws and practice in
the U.S. with those in Europe, especially Norway. The principles of permanency planning, family-centered practice, prevention and protection, and the twin goals in child welfare of
securing safety and nurturing children while preserving their
ties to their family will be examined. We will also explore
controversies and emerging issues in child welfare law such as
concurrent planning, "dual-track" service strategies, encouragement of the adoption of children of color by white families, and research related to the effects of poverty and oppression on the neglect of children's need. Students will analyze
the dynamic interplay of societal values, power, politics, facts
and myths as they manifest themselves in child welfare laws;
they will begin to form their own positions regarding an ideal
approach to supporting the welfare of children from a global
perspective. Evaluation of learning will be in the form of
assessments by instructors and students of the major paper or
project completed for the course.
Prerequisite: Social work majors or permission of Instructor
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I1
Room: Sverdrup 20
Field Work I: Integrative Seminar
S WK 307-J
Instructor: Mike Schock
Junior social work majors are required to have 240 hours of
supervised professional experience in a social work agency.
This small-group seminar supports the first 120 hours of this
placement and is facilitated by the faculty member who serves
as liaison to the student's practicum field agency. The course
provides structure and process for students to integrate learning from their practicum and academic coursework focusing
on generalist practice with individuals.
Prerequisites: Candidacy status, SWK 301, and SWK 306
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Time: I
Room: Murphy 111
Social Work
Field Work Ill
SWK 466-1 (variable 1.0 credit or 0.5 credit)
Instructor: Maria Dinis
This is a continuation of Field Work 11; a total of 60 (for the
0.5 credit option) or 120 hours. Responsible, supervised professional social work experience, including work with individuals, families, groups, and communities in a social service
agency. Integrative weekly seminar (two hours). Students will
be evaluated by: (1) weekly theorylpractice papers integrating
course content with work setting, (2) attendancelparticipation, and (3) field site supervisor's evaluation.
Prerequisite: SWK 462
Maximum Enrollment: open
Time: I (class will meet in small groups, no more than 11 at a time)
Room: Old Main 21
Human Community and
the Modern Metropolis
SOC 21 1-J
Instructor: Gordon Nelson
This course will examine the extent to which the experience
of the community is possible in the context of the metropolitan situation. The course will focus on the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Each member of the class will be responsible for
a class presentation, which must reflect on-site observation in
a particular locale within the metropolitan area. In addition,
class participation and a final examination will be the basis
for evaluating performance in the course.
Liberal Arts Perspective: The City
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Music 24
Topics: Cultures of Violence
SOC 295-J
Instructor: James Vela-McConnell
Street gangs and warfare. Police brutality and genocide.
Domestic abuse and terrorism. What are the dynamics underlying these and other forms of violence?What do they have in
common? How do they differ? This course takes violence in
its many forms as a topic for sociological analysis and concludes with an examination of non-violent alternatives. With
this in mind, we will compare different theoretical perspectives on violence, such as psychological, social psychological,
and socio-cultural perspectives. The course will involve a
combination of lecture and discussion based on readings and
videos, debate of current issues in the field, and guest speakers
from and field trips to local organizations dealing with problems of violence. Students will be expected to research, write
about, and present on the sociological dimensions of a particular form of violence. In addition, there will be short reaction
papers based on the readings, and classroom participation
will be an important part of grading. This course has a lab
fee of $25 payable the first day of class to the instructor.
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I1
Room: Sverdrup 206
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Topics: Discrimination, Harassment,
and Communication
SPC 295-J
Instructor: Robert Groven
If you keep sending poems to an old flame at work, are you
harassing them? If your boss tells racist jokes at a bar after
work, are they guilty of discrimination? Why are neo-Nazis
allowed to march through Jewish neighborhoods, but they
aren't allowed to hurl racial insults at co-workers?
Discrimination and harassment are in the headlines regularly,
but most people don't know what they really mean. What
kinds of communication constitute discrimination or harassment and why? This course covers all forms of illegal discrimination including gender, race, disability, religion, and sexual
orientation. It focuses on the legal approach to discriminatory
communication, but also examines the reactions of employers, employees, and organizations generally. This course uses
the "case method" teaching approach, where many specific
examples are studied to produce general conclusions. The
course involves role-playing, game-playing, debate, and writing. Course work includes a few short papers, one project, and
one test.
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Old Main 18
Documentary Video
SPC 347-J
Instructor: Deb Redmond
Documentary video is a video production course that integrates lecture and criticism with hands-on experience dealing
with non-fiction subjects. Students will work in production
teams, gaining experience in field production and editing. The
production teams will produce a 30-minute documentary
piece. Evaluation will be based upon student journals, critiques, and a paper. This course requires additional lab time
for editing.
Maximum Enrollment: 16
Time: I
Room: Science 123
Introduction to Dance
(0.0 credit)
THR 002-T/HPE 002-T
Instructor: Sandra Agustin
With each session beginning with a rigorous physical warmup, this class offers an overview of various forms of dance,
including modern, ballet, Asian, and Latin forms.
Graduation Skill Requirement: Lifetime Sporl
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: 12:OO-1:00 M, T j W Th, F
Room: Sateren Auditorium
Modern Dance/lmprovisation
(0.0 credit)
THR 004-UHPE 004-2
Instructor: Sandra Agustin
Students will learn various phrases of movement incorporating floor exercise and will learn to travel through space using
level, volume, and floor pattern, culminating in the creation
of short, improvisational pieces.
Graduation Skill Requirement: Lifetime Spolt
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: 12:OO-1:00 M, T j W Th, F
Room: Sateren Auditorium
introduction to Music
Theatre Performance
THR 235-J/MUS 235-J
Instructors: Sonja Thompson and Darcey Engen
See course information listed under MUS 235-1.
Topics: Crossing Borders, Bridging Cultures
An Interdisciplinary course in Norway for
Students in Social Work and Education
January 6 - 27, 2000
EDC 495-P/S WK 295-P
Instructor: Hans Eriksson; Augsburg contacts: Tony Bibus or
Susan O'Connor
Will introduce students to modern Norwegian life, with particular emphasis on Norway's systems of education and health
and welfare services to children, youth, and families. Students
may take one of two separate but parallel tracks: "Winter
Recreation Programs with Children and Youth" or "Social
Work, Child Welfare Work, and Education." Lectures, field
study and practicum experience will introduce students to the
content and context of professional practice in Norway as well
as the unique Norwegian system of folk high schools. All
classes will be taught in English and will contain both U.S.
and Norwegian students.
Cost: $2465, which includes roundtrip airfare from
Minneapolis to Trondheim, Norway, all meals, lodging, program expenses, and course tuition.
UMAIE
SPP 201-J
3-
Augsburg is part of a consortium called UMAIE, Upper
Midwest Association for Intercultural Education, that offers
overseas learning experiences during the Interim. Further
information about the following courses can be obtained
from Cynthia Truitt Lynch at the Center for Global
Education, CB 307, Augsburg College, 221 1 Riverside Ave.,
Minneapolis, MN 55454, (612) 330-1650. These courses are
offered on a PIN basis only and generally carry a lower division number.
*Advanced Spanish Language and Culture in Argentina
'Br~irrttitigC;~tt~rrln
in Germany
"I,'oitvogi~i,q
C,'tdtrrres in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula
Interim Abroad
*Egypt in Transition
*In the Footsteps of the Crusaders: from Jerusalem to Malta
*The Many Faces of Japan
*Poets and Their Places: Ireland's Literary Landscapes
*Psychology and the International Workplace in Britain
*The Rhine Frontier: On-Site Cultural History at the Heart of
the European Union
Other Interim Abroad Courses
HECUA
"Environment, Economy and Community in Guatemala
*Development and Community in Bangladesh
ACTC Creative Writing Workshop
at Augsburg College
Locating Yourself in the World Through Poetry
Course will carry upper division English credit
Instructor: Roseann Lloyd
This course gives advanced writing students new ways of
expanding their range in poetry. Students will develop their
range by intensive writing practice-poems in many forms:
lyriclnarrative poems, section poems, monologues, prose
poems, political poems. Students will keep a Voices Journal,
collecting language around town. In addition, each student
writer will conduct an interview of an older person and make
poems from that interview. The class texts focus on poetry
that observes the world, poetry grounded in a particular culture, such as Five Fields, by Gillian Clarke, Touching the Fire:
Fifleen Poets of Today's Latino Renaissance, edited by Ray
Gonzalez. Evaluation will take into account the completion of
process/exercises, class attendance, and a final portfolio. This
is an upper division class for writers who are committed to
their own writing and have already completed an introductory creative writing class at the college level. Each ACTC college may send three writers to the course, on the recommendation of the creative writing faculty. To be considered for
enrollment in this course, contact Cass Dalglish, (612) 3301009, or Roseann Lloyd, (612)330-1423,before registration.
Time: Monday through Thursday 12:OO-4:OOp.m. Fridays will be used for extra conferences, interview time, and group work.
Room: Anderson 100
ACTC
Other Courses
These courses are offered by institutions or groups not connected with Augsburg College but have been approved for
credit by the College. Most carry a tuition cost plus other
expenses that are the responsibility of the student. They are
offered only on a PIN basis.
The Washington Center 2000
Academic Seminars
Campaign 2000
January 3-14, 2000
POL 398-A
This is a two-week intensive session held in the heart of the
United States government that will focus not only on the new
millennium but on the beginning of a new presidential campaign. In the two-week session, the following will be the primary focus: Campaign Politics, and The Media Pursuit of the
Presidency
The Washington Center is offering the above two topics for
the session. Augsburg students must register for the whole
two-week session in order to receive credit (January 3-14).
Credit is available from the political science department for
this program. The course is a passlno credit course based on
participation in program activities including site visits, small
group seminars, and journals.
For further information about the program, contact Prof.
Underhill-Cady in Memorial Hall 112b or at (612) 330-1312,
or by email: <cady@augsburg.edu>. There are five scholarships available to cover registration and tuition costs based on
priority in registration through Prof. Underhill-Cady's office.
Other Courses
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AuGSBURG
COLLEGE
GRADUATE STUDIES CATALOG
2009-2010
Official publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer most questions students have about Augsburg College's
graduate programs. Although information was current at th... Show more
AuGSBURG
COLLEGE
GRADUATE STUDIES CATALOG
2009-2010
Official publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer most questions students have about Augsburg College's
graduate programs. Although information was current at the time of publication, it is
subject to change without notice. The written policies in the catalog are the College
policies in force at the time of printing. It is the responsibility of each student to know
the requirements and academic policies in this publication. If you have questions
about anything in this catalog, consult the Adult and Graduate Admissions Office, the
graduate program directors, or the registrar. Key offices are listed on page iv for
correspondence or telephone inquiries.
Published December 2008
www.augsburg.edu
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A Greeting from the President
I am pleased to know of your interest in Augsburg College's exciting and innovative graduate programs. You are
part of a select and discerning group of professionals who seek to find a graduate program that combines an
excellent curriculum, a values-based approach to work, a talented and experienced faculty, and program formats
that meet the needs of busy and successful people. Augsburg College's several graduate-level programs-the
Master of Arts in Education (MAE), Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL), Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN),
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (PA), and Master of
Social Work (MSW, and MSW/MA or MDiv, together with Luther Seminary)-are distinguished by the
opportunities they provide students to expand decision-making and strategic skills. The programs do so in an
environment that encourages students to transform theory into action and classroom experience into personal
and professional achievement.
Augsburg College is characterized by a strong mission: To nurture future leaders in service to the world by
providing high quality educational opportunities, which are based in the liberal arts and shaped by the faith and
values of the Christian Church, by the context of a vital metropolitan setting, and by an intentionally diverse
campus community.
For our graduate programs, this mission helps to shape an innovative educational experience that features
expansive perspective on social responsibility, economic realities, business initiative, and environmental
sustainability.
At Augsburg College, we believe that our distinctive educational purpose is to help you, the individual student,
find your calling at work and in the world. The Augsburg graduate programs are designed to offer you quality
educational experiences, personal attention, and opportunities to expand your personal and professional talents
and skills. We are confident that our graduates are prepared for leadership in our ever-changing global society,
the hallmark of an Augsburg degree.
Sincerely,
Paul C. Pribbenow
President, Augsburg College
Greetings from the Academic Affairs Office
Welcome to our graduate programs. We are committed to education that prepares people for leadership in
their communities and places of work. We believe that the liberal and professional arts and sciences form the
best preparation for living in the fast-paced, changing, and complex world of today and tomorrow.
Our locations in the vital metropolitan areas of Minneapolis/St. Paul and Rochester offer exciting and
challenging field experiences for courses that include real-life learning through academic internships,
experiential education, and cultural enrichment. The Twin Cities and Rochester become extended campuses
for Augsburg students. Also, the diversity in our campus community ensures that our graduates are prepared
for the range of experiences and perspectives that characterize today's global environment.
When you join Augsburg you become part of a community that offers lifelong learning opportunities in
state-of-the-art classrooms, with accessible libraries and dedicated faculty and staff. You join a body of
experienced people who quickly form your network of employer connections and career opportunities. We
encourage our alumni to become your mentors and build on our city connections through public events,
including our convocations and Advent Vespers.
All our programs share distinctive qualities, including our commitment and mission to be of service, with one
another and to our neighbors. We expect our graduates to have their eyes on the world as they develop their
identity as global citizens, with a sense of responsibility to participate in socially- and economicallysustainable development. We hope that at some time during your degree, you'll explore the opportunities to
participate in an international learning experience-for example, travel seminars to our global campuses in
Central America, Mexico, and Namibia, and opportunities to meet visiting students and faculty members
from our partner institutions in Norway, Germany, Finland, and Slovenia. Inspired by the faith of our
Lutheran founders to be inclusive to the early immigrants who came to Augsburg's doors, we welcome a
diversity of cultures and faiths .
Although each graduate program has its own "neighborhood" and unique features, we encourage
interdisciplinary courses and opportunities for you to study with colleagues across disciplines. We encourage
both "horizontal" initiatives-i.e., cross-program collaboration-as well as "vertical" initiatives-engaging
our undergraduate students to consider graduate work. This means that sometimes you may be encouraging
classmates who are just beginning to imagine a graduate degree.
We are companions on your journey in fulfilling your dream of a graduate degree and we cannot wait to
meet you.
Sincerely,
~C.~
Barbara A. Farley
Vice President of Academic Affairs
and Dean of the College
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Rosemary]. Link
Associate Vice President of Academic
Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies
Table of Contents
Directory of Offices and Programs . . . ... . ... . , .iv
Introducing Augsburg College ........ ... .. . . .
History ........................... .. ... .. l
Minneapolis and Rochester Locations .. ... ... . .2
Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships . . . . .3
Facts and Figures .... . ................ . ... .4
Academic Programs and Policies
Academic Calendars ........... . . _. ..... . .. . .5
Academic Policies . ... ....... . .. .. . . . . ..... .5
Evaluation of Transfer Credit ..... . , ... .... . . .6
Student Rights ................. . . . . ... . .. . .6
Graduate Admissions
Admission to Augsburg College .... ... . .... . .. 9
Readmission to the College ....... . ........ . . .9
Admission of International Students .... . ..... .9
Financing Your Education . . .. . . . .. ... ...... .
Costs of Study .......... . . .... ..... ... . .. . 11
Payment Options . . .. . .. . .. ... .... ... .. .. . 11
Sources of Financial Aid .. , . . ... , .... . . . ... . 11
Applying for Financial Aid ... . . . ...... .... .. 11
Refund Schedule ... ..... .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 12
Graduate Programs
Master of Arts in Education ................. 14
Master of Arts in Leadership ...... ...... ..... 26
Post-Master's Certificate in Leadership Studies
] oint degree in Accounting and Leadership
Master of Arts in Nursing .................. .36
Master of Business Administration ........... .44
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies .52
Master of Social Work .. .... . ......... .. .... 60
Dual Degree with Luther Seminary
College Information
Maps (Minneapolis and Rochester campuses) . , .74
Augsburg Board of Regents ............ . . ... .75
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Directory of Offices and Programs
Academic Affairs: 612-330-1024
Adult and Graduate Admissions Office:
612-330-1101 or gradinfo@augsburg.edu
Master of Arts in Education (MAE)
Vicki Olson, Director: 612-330-1131
Karen Howell, Coordinator: 612-330-1354
maeinfo@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/mae
Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL)
Norma Noonan, Director: 612-330-1198
Patty Park, Coordinator: 612-330-1150
malinfo@augsburg.edu
www.augburg.edu/mal
Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN)
Cheryl Leuning, Dept. Chair and Director:
612-330-1214
Patty Park, Coordinator: 612-330-1150
Sharon Wade, Program Assistant: 612-330-1209
manursing@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/ma_nursing
Bool<store: 612-359-6491
Center for Counseling and Health Promotion:
612-330-1707 or www.augsburg.edu/cchp
Campus Ministry:
612-330-1732 or campmin@augsburg.edu
Enrollment Center:
612-330-1046, 1-800-458-1721, or
enroll@augsburg.edu
Questions about registration, financial aid, transcripts,
payments, accounts
Lindell Library: 612-330-1604 or
www.augsburg.edu/library
Public Safety: 612-330-1717 or
security@augsburg.edu
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Steven Zitnick, Director: 612-330-1304
Katherine Fagen, Coordinator: 612-330-1774
mbainfo@augsburg.edu
wwww.augsburg.edu/mba
Registrar's Office: 612-330-1036 or
registrar@augsburg.edu
Rochester Campus Program Office:
507-288-2886 or rochinfo@augsburg.edu
Master of Science in
Physician Assistant Studies (PA)
Dawn Ludwig, Director: 612-330-1399
Carrie Benton, Coordinator: 612-330-1518
paprog@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/pa
Master of Social Worl< (MSW)
Lois Bosch, Director: 612-330-1633
Holley Locher, Coordinator: 612-330-1763
mswinfo@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu.msw
Master of Social Work, and Master of Arts
in Theology or Master of Divinity
Luther Seminary: 651-641-3521
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Welcome/Information Desk: 612-330-1000
Introducing Augsburg College
At Augsburg College, we believe that
graduate education should prepare
gifted people for positions of leadership in their communities and places of
work. Augsburg graduates will be able
to demonstrate not only the mastery of
a major field of study, but also the ability to think critically, solve problems,
act ethically and communicate effectively in a global world. The heart of an
Augsburg education is the Augsburg
mission, informed by the liberal and
professional arts and sciences, to serve
our neighbors in the heart of the city
with faith-based, ethical values. We
welcome students from a diversity of
backgrounds and experiences. Also,
our programs look to the world
through international courses and cultural exchanges.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Augsburg College is to
nurture future leaders in service to the
world by providing high quality educational opportunities, which are based
in the liberal arts and shaped by the
faith and values of the Christian
Church, by the context of a vital metropolitan setting, and by an intentionally diverse campus community.
HISTORY
A College of the Church
Augsburg was the first seminary
founded by Norwegian Lutherans in
America, named after the confession of
faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg
opened in September 1869 , in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. The first seminarians
were enrolled in 1874, and the first
graduation was in 1879.
Early Leaders Establish a Direction
August Weenaas was Augsburg's first
president (1869-1876). Professor
Weenaas recruited two teachers from
Norway-Sven Oftedal and Georg
Sverdrup. These three men clearly
articulated the direction of Augsburg:
to educate Norwegian Lutherans to
minister to immigrants and to provide
such "college" studies that would prepare students for theological study.
In 1874 they proposed a three-part
plan: first, train ministerial candidates;
second, prepare future theological students; and third, educate the farmer,
worker, and businessman. The statement stressed that a good education is
also practical.
and city life. This early interest in professional life as well education is a celebrated theme in our history and has led
to the fusion of the liberal and professional arts as a hallmark of the Augsburg College graduate.
Augsburg's next two presidents also
emphatically rejected ivory tower concepts of education. This commitment to
church and community has been Augsburg's theme for over 130 years.
After World War II, Augsburg leaders
made vigorous efforts to expand and
improve academic offerings. Now the
College was a larger part of the institution than the seminary and received
the most attention.
Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the democratic
college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg's
second president (1876-1907), required
students to get pre-ministerial experience in city congregations. Student
involvement in the community gave
early expression to the concept of Augsburg's motto, "Education for Service."
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed
the Friends of Augsburg, later called the
Lutheran Free Church. The church was
a group of independent congregations
committed to congregational autonomy
and personal Christianity. This change
made Augsburg the only higher educational institution of the small Lutheran
body. The college division, however, was
still important primarily as an attachment to the seminary.
The Focus Changed
This attitude began to change after
World War I. In 1911 , George Sverdrup
Jr, became president. He worked to
develop college departments with an
appeal to a broader range of students
than just those intending to be ministers. Augsburg admitted women in
1922 under the leadership of Gerda
Mortensen, dean of women. She spent
the next 42 years at the College as a
teacher and administrator.
The College's mission assumed a double character-ministerial preparation
together with a more general education
for life in society. In 1937, Augsburg
elected Bernhard Christensen, an erudite and scholarly teacher, to be president (1938-1962). His involvement in
ecumenical and civic circles made
Augsburg a more visible part of church
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential
to a liberal arts college, offering a modern college program based on general
education requirements and elective
majors. With curriculum change came a
concerted effort to become accredited.
Full accreditation was achieved in 1954.
A study in 1962 defined the College's
mission as serving the good of society
first and the interests of the Lutheran
Free Church second. The seminary
moved to Luther Theological Seminary
(now Luther Seminary) in St. Paul in
1963 when the Lutheran Free Church
merged with the American Lutheran
Church. Subsequently, the American
Lutheran Church merged with two
other Lutheran bodies in 1988 to form
the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America. Students at Augsburg College
benefit from the Lutheran tradition of
service to your neighbor and faith in
the city.
A College in the City
Paul C. Pribbenow became the 10th
president of Augsburg College in July
2006. Under his leadership, the College
aims to educate students of all ages-in
the midst of a great city-to be faithful
citizens, in service to the world.
AUGSBURG TODAY
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the
founders who believed:
• Education should have a solid liberal
arts core at the graduate level; this
focus centers on the ability to think
critically and broadly about the
world and the work we do in it;
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• An Augsburg education should be
preparation for service in community
and centers of faith;
• The city-with all its excitement,
challenges, and diversity-is an
unequaled learning environment.
Augsburg is a college of the liberal and
professional arts and sciences, with its
main campus set in the heart of a great
metropolitan center. There are now
over 20,000 Augsburg alumni. In a
world that has changed much since
those first days of the College, Augsburg still sends out graduates who
make a difference where they live and
work. In addition to undergraduate liberal arts and sciences, Augsburg offers
master's degree programs in education,
leadership, nursing, business, physician assistant studies, and social work,
plus a dual degree MSW/MA or
MSW/MDiv with Luther Seminary
Augsburg is enhanced by its global
centers in Namibia, Mexico, and Central America. Students can perform
research, take courses, or consult with
faculty in those locations to gain new
perspectives on their discipline.
A Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of Augsburg's
graduate programs is participation in a
community of adult learners. This
community is enriched by the presence
of men and women with a variety of
work and life experiences. To facilitate
this kind of community interaction,
Augsburg encourages students to make
use of all College facilities such as Lindell Library, the Kennedy Center, and
the Christensen Center, and to participate in College activities such as music
and dramatic presentations and
athletic events.
Graduate Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty, and Augsburg College
is particularly proud of the excellence
and commitment of its professors.
Most faculty hold the doctorate or
other terminal degree, and all consider
teaching and service to be the focus of
their activity at the College. Faculty are
involved in social, professional, and a
variety of research activities, but these
support and are secondary to their
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teaching. Faculty are actively involved
in a dynamic faculty development program that introduces them to best
practices in teaching and learning techniques and theories.
www.augsburg.edu/rochester or by calling the Adult and Graduate Admissions
Office at 612-330-1101, or the
Rochester program office at
507-288-2886.
Augsburg's small classes encourage its
tradition of close involvement between
professors and students. Faculty act as
academic advisers and participate regularly in campus activities.
Augsburg's Rochester campus is located
in the facilities of Bethel Lutheran
Church (ELCA) just a few blocks south
of the heart of a city of approximately
100,000 residents. Situated in the heart
of the Midwest, the community has a
rich ethnic diversity and superior technological resources. Students at the
Rochester campus are students of
Augsburg College. As such, our purpose is to "educate for service," by
preparing and equipping women and
men to make a difference in the world.
MINNEAPOLIS AND ROCHESTER
LOCATIONS
Augsburg's Minneapolis campus surrounds Murphy Square, the first of 170
parks in Minneapolis, the "City of
Lakes." The University of Minnesota
West Bank campus and one of the city's
largest medical complexes-the University of Minnesota Medical Center,
Fairview-are adjacent to Augsburg,
with the Mississippi River and the
Seven Corners theatre district just a
few blocks away Downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, home to a myriad of arts, sports, entertainment, and
recreational opportunities, are just
minutes west and east via Interstate 94,
which forms the southern border of
the campus.
Convenient bus routes run by the campus and connect with the suburbs.
Augsburg is located just blocks away
from two Hiawatha Line light rail
stations.
Augsburg established its branch campus in Rochester, Minnesota, in 1998.
Classes in Rochester meet on an
evening schedule with occasional Saturdays, making them accessible to
working adults. There are three
trimesters in each academic year, and
students can enter degree programs in
the fall, winter, or spring. Several complete degree programs are available
through the Rochester campus. In
addition, students may work on a variety of other majors through a combination of Rochester-based courses and
courses taken in the day or Weekend
College program on the Minneapolis
campus. Students who enroll in
Rochester courses are required to use
technology in the learning and communication process through the online
course management system. Further
information may be obtained at
ON THE MINNEAPOLIS CAMPUS
Admissions Offices
The Adult and Graduate Admissions
Office (for Weekend College,
Rochester, and Graduate Studies) is
located at 624 21st Avenue South. The
Physician Assistant Studies Program
admissions office is located in Anderson Hall.
Augsburg for Adults Office
Augsburg for Adults focuses on adultcentered educational programs and
assists adult learners in all programs. It
evaluates how the program fulfills their
needs and identifies the educational
services to help them succeed. The
Augsburg for Adults office is located in
Oren Gateway Center 110.
Augsburg Abroad
The Augsburg Abroad office, located in
Murphy Place, provides advising and
administrative services for students
interested in an international experience. Resources for study, work, internship, and volunteer opportunities
abroad are available.
Bookstore
The Augsburg College Bookstore, operated by Barnes and Noble, is located in
the Oren Gateway Center. Online purchasing, phone purchasing, and delivery services are available through the
bookstore.
Counseling and Health Promotion
The Center for Counseling and Health
Promotion (CCHP) offers programs
and services that enhance student
learning by promoting personal development and well-being. The center is
located at 628 21st Avenue South.
Christensen Center
Christensen Center is the hub of college life. The new first-floor student
lounge area offers games, TV, and a
place to gather. Also in Christensen
Center are Cooper's Coffee Shop, the
Commons dining areas , Christensen
Center Art Gallery, and offices for student government and student publications . The Office of Undergraduate
Admissions for Day College is located
on the first floor.
Murphy Place
Murphy Place is home to three of the
four components of the Office of International Programs-Augsburg Abroad,
Center for Global Education, and International Student Advising. It is also
home to the four support programs for
students of color - American Indian
Student Services, Pan-Afrikan Center,
Pan-Asian Student Services, and Hispanic/Latino Student Services.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for
Worship, Drama, and Communication
The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium
are housed in this complex, which provides space for campus ministry, the
theatre and communication studies
offices, as well as the film program.
Foss Center's lower level is home to the
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS).
James G. Lindell Family Library
This library and information technology center houses all library functions
and brings together the computer technology resources of the College. The
library is located on the block of campus bordered by 22nd and 21st
Avenues, and by Riverside Avenue and
Seventh Street.
Old Main
Home for the Languages and CrossCultural Studies, and Art Departments,
Old Main was extensively remodeled in
1980, combining energy efficiency with
architectural details from the past. It is
included on the National Register of
Historic Places.
Oren Gateway Center
Dedicated in 2007, Oren Gateway Center is positioned on Riverside Avenue
to serve as the "gateway" to campus. It
houses Alumni Relations, Parent and
Family Relations, Institutional
Advancement, Augsburg for Adults, the
Master of Business Administration program, the Master of Arts in Leadership
program, and the Step UP program. The
center also includes student residence
apartments, the Gage Family Art
Gallery, Augsburg Bookstore, Nabo
Cafe, classrooms , and thejohnson
Conference Center.
Science Hall
Kennedy Center
This three-story addition to Melby
Hall features a wrestling training facility, classroom space, locker-room and
fitness facilities, as well as hospitality
and meeting rooms, classrooms, and
office space.
Melby Hall
This complex provides facilities for the
health and physical education program, intercollegiate and intramural
athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness
Center, and serves as the College's general auditorium.
Augsburg is accredited by:
• The Higher Learning Commission of
the North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools
Music Hall
Music Hall contains Sateren Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom
facilities, two rehearsal halls, music
libraries, practice studios, and offices
for the music faculty.
Food Services
A variety of food options are available
both in the Christensen Center and in
Oren Gateway Center.
ACCREDITATION, APPROVALS,
AND MEMBERSHIPS
• National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
• Accreditation Review Commission
on Education for the Physician
Assistant (ARC-PA)
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education (CCNE)
• Council on Social Work Education
( CSWE) (bachelor's and master's
degrees)
Augsburg's programs are approved by:
• American Chemical Society
• Minnesota Board of Teaching
• National Accrediting Agency for
Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
• National Association of Schools of
Music
Augsburg College is an institutional
member of:
• American Association of Colleges
and Universities (AACU)
• American Association of Colleges of
Teacher Education (AACTE)
Classrooms, science laboratories, a
medium-sized auditorium, faculty
offices, and Finance and Administration offices are found in Science Hall.
• American Association of Higher
Education (AAHE)
Sverdrup Hall
• Campus Compact
The Enrollment Center, classrooms,
and faculty offices are located in Sverdrup Hall.
• Council of Independent Colleges
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
Originally built as a dormitory, Memorial Hall contains the president's office,
Human Resources, and other administrative and faculty offices.
• Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA)
(CIC)
• Lutheran Education Council in
North America (LECNA)
• National American Music Therapy
Association, Inc.
• National Association of Schools of
Music (NASM)
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• National Society for Experiential
Education (NSEE)
• Associated Colleges of the Twin
Cities (ACTC),
• Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (HECUA)
• Minnesota Private College Council
(MPCC)
• Twin Cities Adult Education Alliance
(TCAEA)
See individual graduate program sections for additional accreditation and
affiliation citations.
Augsburg College is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota
Office of Higher Education pursuant to
sections 136A.61to136A.71. Credits
earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.
• Calendar year-Weekend/evening
trimesters and weekday semesters,
varying by the graduate program
• Majors-More than 50 majors in 35
departments and programs with two
five-year degrees (BA in accounting
with MAL, and BS/MSW in social
work). Six master's degree programs.
• Off-campus programs-The Office
of International Programs offers programs through Augsburg's Center for
Global Education and International
Partners programs for short- and
longer-term study abroad, for both
undergraduate and graduate students.
• Athletic affiliation-Minnesota
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
(MIAC), and National Collegiate
Athletic Association (NCAA), Division Ill.
CLERY ACT INFORMATION
AUGSBURG COLLEGE FACTS AND
FIGURES
• Location-Augsburg College was
founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wis.
The College moved to Minneapolis
in 1872.
• Religious affiliation-The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
(ELCA). Although a strong plurality
of students are Lutheran, 15 percent
are Roman Catholic, and 1 7 percent
represent other denominations and
religions.
• Enrollment (fall 2008)-3,948 students from 40 countries. Graduate
student enrollment is 842.
• Alumni-Appox. 25,000 alumni
from 1870 through August 2008,
including over 1,200 graduate program alumni.
• Student/Faculty ratio-14 to 1
• Campus-17 major buildings. Major
renovations to classrooms in 2007.
• Accessibility-Augsburg is one of
the most accessible campuses in the
region. A skyway/tunnel/elevator
system provides inside access to 12
major buildings.
• Degrees granted-BA, BS, BM, MA,
MBA, MS, MSW
• Library-Over 180,000 items, direct
access to over 2.5 million through
CUC, the Twin Cities private college
library consortium.
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The Clery Act Annual Report for Augsburg College contains statistics on
reported crimes on and near Augsburg
property and campus, as well as institutional policies concerning campus
security and crime. The report is available online at www.augsburg.edu/dps/
security/report.html. For a printed
copy, contact Augsburg's Department of
Public Safety at 612-330-1717.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its
mission, does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, creed, religion,
national or ethnic origin, age, gender,
sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or
disability in its education policies,
admissions policies, scholarship and
loan programs, athletic and/or school
administered programs, except in those
instances where religion is a bona fide
occupational qualification. Augsburg
College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its
employees and students.
Any questions concerning Augsburg's
compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and
opportunity can be directed to the
Office of Human Resources, CB 79,
Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside
Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454, or
612-330-1058.
Academic Programs and Policies
ACADEMIC CALENDARS
Most of our graduate programs meet
on a trimester calendar. Physician
Assistant Studies classes meet on a
semester day schedule.
The academic calendars for individual
programs can be found at www.augsburg.edu/registrar. All academic calendars are subject to change.
ACADEMIC POLICIES
The College and its faculty subscribe to
the Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom as promulgated by the
American Association of University
Professors and the Association of
American Colleges.
Academic Honesty
A college is a community of learners
whose relationship relies on trust.
Honesty is necessary to preserve the
integrity and credibility of scholarship
by the Augsburg College community.
Academic dishonesty, therefore, is not
tolerated. As a College requirement,
student course projects, papers, and
examinations may include a statement
by the student pledging to abide by the
College's academic honesty policies
and to uphold the highest standards of
academic integrity. (See Augsburg's
Academic Honesty Policy in the Student Guide at www.augsburg.edu/studentguide/)
Academic Evaluation
Evaluation of academic performance in
each program will be based on number
grades using a 4.0 point scale, where
4.0 achieves highest standards of excellence. See each program for details of
field study and special projects. Students must achieve a 3.0 GPA in order
to graduate; Physician Assistant students must consult the PA Program
Progression Standards Policy.
Withdrawn Status
W-Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the deadline
without notation on the record
Incomplete (I) Grades
An incomplete grade (I) may be
awarded when the instructor gran ts
permission after determining that a
student emergency may delay completion of coursework. Students who
receive an incomplete grade should be
capable of passing the course if they
satisfactorily complete outstanding
course requirements. To receive an
incomplete grade, a student must file
an Application for incomplete Grade
form with the Office of the Registrar
that states the reasons for the request,
outlines the work required to complete
the course, and includes the course
instructor's signature. The instructor
may stipulate the terms and conditions
that apply to course completion; however, students may not attend the same
course (or a portion of the same
course) in a following term with an
incomplete grade. The student must
complete the outstanding work in
enough time to allow evaluation of the
work by the instructor and the filing of
a grade before the final day of the following academic term in the student's
program. If the work is not completed
by the specified date of the following
academic term, the grade for the course
becomes 0.0.
Academic Probation
Graduate students must maintain a 3.0
cumulative grade point average. If a
student falls below a 3.0 average, the
student will be placed on academic
probation for the following term. A 3.0
cumulative grade point average must
be restored in order for a student to be
removed from probation. Graduate students in the Physician Assistan must
consult the PA Program Progression
Standards Policy.
Attendance Policy
Class attendance is expected and
should be considered a responsibility,
not only to one's self, but to one's classmates and course instructor. Students
must notify the professor in advance
of any expected absence. In the case
of emergency, when prior notification
is not possible, students must notify
the professor of an absence as soon
as possible.
Continuation Policy for Thesis or
Final Project
Students enrolled in a thesis or final
project are subject to a continuation fee
schedule after the term in which tuition
was paid for the project. These continuation fees maintain a student's library,
AugNet, and parking privileges while
work on the final project is ongoing.
During this time of research and writing, students pay either a $10 campus
access fee or a $200 continuation fee
each term until the project is completed,
or until the time limit for project completion is reached. The schedule for
when each fee is applied varies among
programs.
Course credit and contact hours
A full credit course (1.0) is equal to
four semester credits or six quarter
credits. Each full course on the
trimester schedule meets for approximately 28 contact hours (MSW
trimesters meet for 32 hours, and the
PA weekday semester schedule is
approximately 45 hours) with the
expectation of substantial independent
and group study offered through the
web-based electronic course management system.
Degree Requirements
To be conferred the graduate degree, all
graduate students must achieve the following:
• Successful completion of all required
courses
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0; Physician
Assistant students must consult the
PA Program Progression Standards
Policy.
• Successful completion of all degree
requirements within the stipulated
period of matriculation or a signed
continuation agreement with Augsburg College.
Dismissal for Academic Performance
A student whose GPA falls below the
required GPA for his/her graduate program (3 .0 in most programs) in two or
more terms may be subject to probation
or dismissal. A plan for the student to
continue in the program may be worked
out with the program director.
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Dismissal for Non-Professional
Behavior
Students may be dismissed for violation of standards of behavior defined
by their profession, their program, or
the College.
Dropping Courses or Withdrawing
Students who enroll in courses but
later decide not to attend must formally
drop their courses through the registrar's office prior to the start of classes
to avoid being charged for those
courses. Students who do not properly
drop courses will be responsible for the
tuition, regardless of non-attendance.
Courses may be dropped or withdrawn
online through AugNet Records and
Registration or in person at the Enrollment Center during hours of operation.
If you need assistance with this, contact your program faculty at least two
days in advance of the start of classes.
Independent Study
Students may request to complete an
independent study course as an addition to the required coursework. A faculty sponsor is required for an
independent study project, and project
proposals must be approved by the program director in order to receive credit.
Independent study may not be used as
a replacement for a standard course
offered in the curriculum, with the
exception of the general elective (if
approved). A special independent study
registration form is required and is
available at the Enrollment Center.
Terms of Non-attendance
Students who interrupt their program
enrollment for longer than one semester or three trimesters must readmit to
the College and program to resume
their degree program. For an absence
of any length, students should coordinate with their program director prior
to leaving. Due to a variety of program
schedules and cohorts for some
degrees, it is required that students
meet with their adviser and obtain the
advice of their director.
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
Students may petition the program
director for transfer credit to apply to
program requirements. The transfer of
credit will be evaluated on an individual
basis. Students will be asked to provide
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appropriate documentation regarding
previous coursework, including but not
limited to an official transcript, course
description, and syllabus. In order to be
considered for transfer, a course must
be from a regionally-accredited college
or university and graded 3.0/B or better.
Courses must have been taken at the
graduate level and course content must
be comparable to program requirements
at Augsburg.
The maximum number of course credits that can be transferred to these program is as follows:
Master of Arts in Education (2.0)
Master of Arts in Leadership (2.0)
the college community in regard to
their personal and professional concerns. However, times do occur in
which students think they have been
mistreated. This procedure is provided
in order to ensure that students are
aware of the way in which their problems with faculty members can be
resolved informally and to provide a
more formal conciliation process when
needed. Each student must be given
adequate opportunity to bring problems to the attention of the faculty with
the assurance that each will be given
fair treatment. The faculty member
must be fully informed of the allegations and given an opportunity to
respond to them in a fair and reasonable manner.
Master of Arts in Nursing (3.0)
Master of Business Administration ( 6.0)
Master of Science, Physician Assistant
Studies (Contact program coordinator)
Master of Social Work (8.0)
Augsburg course credits are equivalent
to four semester hours or six quarter
hours. Therefore, transfer credits that
are reported to Augsburg as semester or
quarter hours are converted to Augsburg course credits by dividing by four
or six respectively
Courses and credits that are accepted
in transfer are recorded on the student's
transcript. Grades and gradepoints
from other institutions are not transferred to Augsburg and are not
included in the student's cumulative
grade point average.
STUDENT RIGHTS
The College has adopted a statement of
student rights and responsibilities and
has provided for due process in the
matter of disciplinary action, grievances, and grade appeal, as outlined in
the Augsburg Student Guide, at
www.augsburg.edu/studentguide. Students have a right to experience education without discrimination.
Grievance Procedures Involving
Augsburg College Faculty Members
and Students
Part I-Introduction/Preface
Augsburg College is committed to a
policy of treating fairly all members of
Definition of Grievance
A grievance is defined as dissatisfaction
occurring when a student believes that
any conduct or condition affecting
her/him is unjust or inequitable, or creates unnecessary hardship. Such grievances include, but are not limited to a
violation, misinterpretation, or
inequitable application of an academic
rule, regulation, or policy of the College or prejudicial, capricious, or manifestly unjust academic evaluation.
College policies and procedures that do
not come within the scope of the
Grievance Procedures are the sexual
harassment policy, the sexual violence
policy, the Committee on Financial
Petitions, Discipline Process, and Academic Standing.
Time Limits
Time limits will include only business
days (M-F) for the program in which
the student was enrolled. (Weekends,
and vacation days are not included;
summer may not be included depending on the student's program.)
Part II-Informal Process
It is always the student's responsibility
to know these procedures and timelines and to follow them.
A. Any time a student feels that she/he
has been mistreated by a faculty member, the student should contact the faculty member to discuss the problem
and attempt to resolve it.
B. If no mutually satisfactory solution
can be reached with the faculty member or if, in unusual circumstances, the
student prefers not to confer with the
faculty member, the student should
discuss the problem with the department chairperson of the faculty
member and attempt resolution of
the problem.
C. If the problem cannot be resolved in
discussions with the faculty member or
department chairperson, or if the faculty member and the department
chairperson are the same individual,
the student may contact the vice president of academic affairs and dean of
the College.
D. The student must begin the Informal
Grievance process within 15 days of the
conduct giving rise to the grievance, by
submitting an Informal Grievance
Form to the vice president of academic
affairs and dean of the College.
• The time limit to begin the Informal
Grievance process for a grade appeal
will be 30 days from the last published finals date for the relevant
term. It is the responsibility of the
student to maintain a correct and current address on file with the registrar.
request for such extension before the
end of the time limit. If the vice president of academic affairs and dean of
the College thinks the extension is
warranted, the Dean will notify all
concerned persons in writing.
E. If the grievance has been resolved,
either by agreement or by expiration of
the time limits, a copy of the informal
grievance and statements of the resolution will be kept by the vice president
of academic affairs and dean of the
College for one year. Neither a copy of
nor any reference to the grievance will
be placed in the personnel file of the
respondent.
If these informal discussions do not
resolve the problem to the satisfaction
of the student, a more formal conciliation procedure is available in Part Ill of
this document. Note: A student must
file a written grievance, per below,
within five days after completion of the
informal process
Part III- Formal Process Preface
If a student has a grievance with a faculty member that has not been
resolved through the Informal Grievance Process described in Part II of this
document, the student may then seek
resolution through formal procedures.
• The vice president of academic
affairs and dean of the College and
the student must ensure the informal
process is completed in 20 days . (See
Part I for definition of time limits.)
• In unusual circumstances, the time
limit may be extended by the vice
president of academic affairs and
dean of the College . A grievant or
respondent must submit a written
In accordance with FERPA, you are
notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review education
records
You have the right to review and
inspect substantially all of your education records maintained by or at Augsburg College. Your request should be
submitted in writing at least one week
prior to the date you wish to review
your records.
Right to request amendment of
education records
You have the right to seek to have corrected any parts of an education record
that you believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of
your right to privacy This includes the
right to a hearing to present evidence
that the record should be changed if
Augsburg decides not to alter your
education records as you requested.
For a complete copy of the procedures,
contact the dean's office, Academic
Affairs.
Right to give permission for disclosure
of personally identifiable information
You have the right to be asked and to
give Augsburg your permission to disclose personally identifiable information contained in your education
records, except to the extent that
FERPA and the regulations regarding
FERPA authorize disclosure without
your permission.
FER PA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 as amended,
provides certain rights to students
regarding their education records. Augsburg College understands that no information other than "directory
information" can be released without
the written permission of the student.
Students must give permission in writing for educational information to be
released to anyone outside of the official
personnel (faculty and administration)
at Augsburg. For example, this means
that faculty or others cannot write letters of support/recommendation or
nominate students for awards unless
explicit written permission is given by
the student to release non-"directory
information." It is not sufficient to ask
for letters of recommendation. (See
One exception which permits disclosure
without consent is disclosure to school
officials with legitimate education interests. A school official is a person
employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic or
research, or support staff position
(including law enforcement unit personnel and health stafD; person or company with whom the College has
contracted (such as an attorney, auditor,
or collection agent); a person serving on
the Board of Trustees, or a student serving on an official committee, such as a
disciplinary or grievance committee, or
assisting another school official performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest
if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her
professional responsibility
• If the student could not reasonably
be expected to be aware of the conduct when it occurred, the student
will have 15 days to file the grievance from the date on which the student could reasonably be expected to
be aware of the conduct or condition
that is the basis for the grievance . It
is the responsibility of the student to
establish the reasonableness of such
non-awareness. The vice president
of academic affairs and dean of the
College will determine if this paragraph applies to a grievant.
Physician Assistant Studies for details of
its program policy)
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Right to withhold disclosure of
"directory information"
FERPA uses the term "Directory Information" to refer to those categories of
personally identifiable information that
may be released for any purpose at the
discretion of Augsburg College without
notification of the request or disclosure
to the student.
Under FERPA you have the right to
withhold the disclosure of the directory
information listed below. Please consider very carefully the consequences
of any decision by you to withhold
directory information. Should you
decide to inform Augsburg College not
to release Directory Information, any
future request for such information
from persons or organizations outside
of Augsburg College will be refused.
"Directory information" includes the
following:
• The student's name;
• The student's address;
• The student's telephone number;
• The student's e-mail address;
• The student's date and place of birth;
• The student's major and minor field
of study;
• The student's academic class level;
• The student's enrollment status
(FT/HT/LHT);
• The student's participation in officially recognized activities and
sports;
• The student's degrees and awards
received;
• The weight and height of members of
athletic teams;
• The student's dates of attendance;
• The most recent previous educational
agency or institution attended by the
student; and
• The student's photograph.
Augsburg College will honor your
request to withhold all Directory Information but cannot assume responsibility to contact you for subsequent
permission to release it. Augsburg
assumes no liability for honoring your
instructions that such information be
withheld. The Office of the Registrar
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must be notified in writing of your
intent to withhold your Directory
Information. If the notice is not
received by the registrar prior to Sept.
15 (or within 10 school days of the
start of a subsequent term for a new
student), it will be assumed that all
Directory Information may be disclosed for the remainder of the current
academic year. A new notice for withholding disclosure must be completed
each academic year.
Right to complain to FERPA Office
You have the right to file a complaint
with the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave.
S.W, Washington, D.C., 20202-4605,
concerning Augsburg's failure to comply with FERPA.
Reporting Educational Information
Letters of reference must be requested
in writing and explicitly indicate
what information may be reported in
the letter.
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS
Admission to Augsburg College
All graduate programs require
students to have a bachelor's degree
from a regionally-accredited four-year
institution.
All graduate students must submit
completed application forms that can
be downloaded from each individual
program's web page, as listed below.
Each graduate program also has additional program requirements, which
may include coursework, professional
experience, testing, etc. See the program sections for these additional
requirements.
MA, Education-p. 24
www.augsburg.edu/mae
MA, Leadership-p. 33
www.augsburg.edu/mal
MA, Nursing,-p. 42
www.augsburg.edu/ma_nursing
MBA-p. 49
www.augsburg.edu/mba
MS , PA Studies-p. 57
www.augsburg.edu/pa
MSW-p. 69
www.augsburg.edu/msw
READMISSION TO THE COLLEGE
tion in the United States that has been
designated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to offer courses of
study to such students, and has been
enrolled in SEVIS (Student and
Exchange Visitor Information System).
A student acquires F-1 status using
form 1-20, issued by a DBS-approved
school through SEVIS. Status is
acquired in one of two ways: 1) if the
student is abroad, by entering the
United States with the I-20 and an F-1
visa obtained at a U.S . consulate
(although citizens of some countries
are exempt from the visa requirement);
or 2) if the student is already in the
United States and not currently in F-1
status, by sending the 1-20 to USCIS
(United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) with an application
for change of nonimmigrant status.
A student who is maintaining valid F-1
status may transfer from another DHSapproved school to Augsburg by following the transfer procedures set forth in
the F-1 regulations. Simply transferring
academically from another school to
Augsburg does not transfer a student's
F-1 status unless the student and a Designated School Official (DSO) from
Augsburg follow these procedures.
The last day to receive approval for
readmission to the College and register
for classes is one business day prior to
the start of the term. Pending approval
by the graduate program, students who
left on probation or who were dismissed from the College must have
their readmission application and file
reviewed by the program director.
(Please consult with individual programs for information regarding readmission process).
In addition to fulfilling all general
admission requirements for a particular
graduate program, prospective F-1
students must also comply with the
following:
ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
To fulfill this requirement Augsburg
graduate programs require international applicants to submit an official
score report from the Test of English as
a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a
minimum score of 100 (iBT), 250
(CBT) or 600 (PBT).
Augsburg College graduate programs
encourage qualified applicants from
other countries to apply.
An F-1 student is a nonimmigrant who
is pursuing a "full course of study" to
achieve a specific educational or professional objective at an academic institu-
U.S. institution with a minimum of two
years of successful academic work
completed in the U.S. (seven or more
courses) .
B. Foreign Credential Evaluation
Augsburg requires foreign credential
evaluation for any transcript(s) from
an institution outside of the United
States. This evaluation should include
the following:
• Analysis of credentials-to determine if your degree is equivalent to
an accredited U.S. bachelor's degree.
Course-by-course evaluation-to
show your complete course listing
with credit values and grades
received for each course.
• Calculation of grade point averageto demonstrate your cumulative
grade point average using the standard U.S. grading system, i.e., A=4.0,
B=3.0, C=2.0, D=l.0, F=O.O.
• Translation to English (if applicable)
The evaluation report must be sent
directly to Augsburg's Adult and Graduate Admissions Office.
Augsburg accepts foreign credential
evaluations only from the following
organization:
World Education Services, Inc.
www.wes.org
A. Proof of English Competency
C. Proof of Financial Support
In order to receive an F-1 visa, the U.S.
Department of State (DOS) regulations
require international applicants to be
sufficiently proficient in English to pursue a full course of study.
International applicants must provide
reliable documentation that they have
financial resources adequate to meet
expenses for the duration of their academic program, which include tuition
and fees, books and supplies, room and
board, health insurance, personal
expenses , and living expenses for
dependents (if applicable).
The TOEFL is waived for applicants
who have a four-year degree from a
Funds may come from any dependable
source, including scholarships, fellowships, sponsoring agencies, personal
funds, or funds from the student's family. Documentation of scholarships and
fellowships may be in the form of an
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Applicants for graduate study must
submit the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). To complete and
submit the FAFSA electronically, go to
www.augsburg.edu/enroll.
For further information, contact the
Enrollment Center, 612-330-1046,
1-800-458-1721, enroll@augsburg.edu,
or www.augsburg.edu/enroll.
If a student is selected for verification,
additional documents will be needed.
Students in this situation will be contacted by the Enrollment Center.
FINANCIAL POLICIES
Refund Schedule
Students who withdraw from Augsburg
College may be eligible for a refund of
a portion of their charges based on the
appropriate refund schedule (except
for the minimum charge of $100 to
cover administrative costs). Financial
aid may also be adjusted for those students who withdraw from the College
or drop one or more courses and
receive financial assistance.
[NOTE: Tuition refunds and financial
aid adjustments are not necessarily
made on a one-to-one basis. For example, you could receive a 60% tuition
refund but have 80% of your financial
aid returned. Be sure you understand
the financial consequences of making
adjustments to your registration.]
Students are responsible for canceling
courses through the Enrollment Center
in order to be eligible for any refund.
Students who unofficially withdraw
(stop attending) but do not complete
the drop/add form are responsible for
all charges. Financial aid may be
adjusted based on the student's last
recorded date of attendance. Refund
calculations are based on the date that
the drop/add form is processed.
The refund schedule is effective
whether or not a student has attended
classes. All refunds of charges will be
applied to the student account and all
adjustments for aid, loans, fines,
deposits, etc. will be made before eligibility for a cash refund of any resulting
credit balance is determined . Allow
two weeks for a refund.
The refund is a percentage of the full
tuition charged, not a percentage of
any deposit paid toward tuition, e.g.
deposits made under the employer
reimbursement payment plan.
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Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts in Education
We are pleased with your interest in the Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program. Augsburg has a long
history in teacher education with alumni of our programs teaching throughout Minnesota and elsewhere. We
know that Augsburg College is an excellent choice for you to pursue your teaching dreams and goals-and
here's why.
OUR PHILOSOPHY. The Education Department program theme-Teacher as developing professional: from
classroom decision-maker to educational leader-suggests the expectations we have that our students will leave
our programs prepared to exercise leadership in the classroom and, eventually, the institution. Our department
mission statement goes beyond leadership to also lay out our expectations for fostering "student learning and
well-being by being knowledgeable in content, being competent in pedagogy, being ethical in practice, building
relationships, embracing diversity, reflecting critically, and collaborating effectively."
Our urban setting provides yet another dimension to our programs through course content, field experiences,
and classroom instructors. Our goal is that students leave our programs prepared to be knowledgeable,
collaborative, capable beginning teachers who imbue their practice with ethics, tolerance, and compassion.
OUR FACULTY. Augsburg faculty members who teach in the MAE program are a mix of full-time and adjunct
instructors, all of whom have K-12 teaching experience. Many adjunct instructors are currently teaching in
K-12 settings; all full-time faculty members are frequent visitors to K-12 settings through student teaching and
field experience supervision, volunteer work, and/or in-service education. We understand the importance of
what we do and what you hope to do . We value good teaching and, most especially, we value good teachers.
OUR ACCESSIBILITY. We realize that although teaching is your dream, your reality most likely includes
work, family, and personal responsibilities. Because we understand the demands adult students face, we offer
flexible scheduling. A majority of licensure and graduate-level courses are taught in the evenings and weekends
to allow you to manage these responsibilities while pursuing your goals.
As a student in Augsburg's Master of Arts in Education licensure and degree program, you will find yourself
among interesting students and dedicated professors who believe that all children deserve a good, highly
qualified teacher-the teacher you can become.
Vicki Olson, PhD
Director, Master of Arts in Education
PROGRAMS
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
The Education Department offers initial licenses as well as
endorsements for already-licensed teachers that also lead to
a master's degree. The range of licenses available is
described below.
The K-6 elementary with a middle school specialty license
allows you to teach in grades K-6 and in your specialty area
of math, science, social studies, or language arts in middle
school. As an alternative to the middle school specialty,
MAE elementary licensure students can pursue a prekindergarten specialty. Licensure requirements are offered at
both the undergraduate and graduate level. That means
classes will include both undergraduate and graduate students, with graduate students having additional course
responsibilities. Graduate courses are taken at the 500 level.
Elementary education specialty areas in math, communication arts, and social studies are available through weekend
and weekday evening courses. The science specialty area is
available through a combination of weekday, weekday
evening, and weekend courses.
Secondary education licensure is available through weekend
and weekday evening courses in social studies, communication arts/literature, and K-12 visual arts. Licenses in other
majors, including biology, chemistry, health education,
mathematics, music education, physical education, and
physics can be completed through a combination of weekend, weekday evening, and weekday courses.
All of the following courses must be taken for licensure, and
four to six of them may be taken at the graduate (500) level
and applied toward the master's degree in education.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education (1.0)*
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0)
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development (1.0)*
Teachers who are already licensed can work towards the
MAE degree through the following four licensure options:
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs (1.0)*
Pre-K specialty area endorsement
EED 320/520 K-6 Methods: Reading (1.0)*
EDC 490/580 School and Society (1.0)
K-12 special education: emotional and behavioral disabilities
K-12 special education: learning disabilities
K-12 reading endorsement
Education Department Mission
To complete the license, you will also need to complete the
following requirements at the undergraduate level:
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
The Augsburg College Education Department commits itself
to developing future educational leaders who foster student
learning and well-being by becoming knowledgeable in content, competent in pedagogy, and ethical in practice, and by
building relationships, embracing diversity, reflecting critically, and collaborating effectively.
EED 311 K-6 Methods: Health (.25)
Master of Arts in Education Conceptual Framework
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Math (1.0) *
Teacher leadership is the theme that threads through our
graduate licensure and degree completion programs. The
Augsburg Education Department believes that teachers are
leaders in their classrooms and should be leaders in their
institutions and communities.
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science (l.O)*
The leadership focus plays out in three ways. First, the additional work required in the graduate versions of the combined undergraduate/graduate courses focuses on providing
graduate students the chance to exercise leadership as well as
extend their knowledge beyond the basic requirements. Second, in the degree completion component, students are
required to include at least two graduate-level courses from
our Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program. This provides students the chance to study aspects of leadership as
part of their degree program. Third, the final project-be it an
action research or a leadership application project-gives students the opportunity to define an issue of concern and, supported by research, take on a leadership role in addressing it.
EED 312 K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25)
EED 330 K-6 Methods: Children's Lit/Language Arts (1.0)
EED 341 K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25)
EED 342 K-6 Methods: Music (.25)
EED 370 K-6 Methods: Social Studies (.5)
EED 380 Kindergarten Methods (.5)*
EED 481,483 Student Teaching (2.0)
*Field experience hours are required in these courses. A
minimum of 100 hours in the classroom and educationrelated settings is required prior to student teaching. Students spend approximately 20 hours per term in field
experiences. These experiences occur in K-8 classrooms
during the weekday.
Undergraduate Liberal Arts Requirements
The number of supporting content area courses required for
licensure depends upon the courses completed as part of the
bachelor's degree and/or other coursework Requirements are
determined by Minnesota licensure standards for specific
college-level coursework in math, biology, physics, and earth
science for all students seeking elementary licensure. Specific
requirements are on file in the Education Department.
Minnesota licensure standards in a specialty area for middle
school: subject area specialties are offered in communication arts/literature, social studies, math, and science. The
pre-K specialty is also available. Specific requirements are
on file in the Education Department.
Previous coursework can be accepted into the licensure program if i.t meets Minnesota standards and if a grade of C or
better was achieved. The Education Department and the
content area departments determine the courses that are
accepted. Transcripts, course descriptions, and course syllabi are used to make these determinations. Courses that are
older than seven years are judged on a case-by-case basis.
Graduate coursework accepted into the licensure program is
not automatically accepted into the MAE degree.
EOC 490/580 School and Society
Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in modern society, relationships with parents and community, collaborative models, leadership, and professional
development. Serves as final theoretical preparation for student teaching. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 311 K-6 Methods: Health (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
health at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
EEO 312 K~6 Methods: Physical Education (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
physical education at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
Elementary Licensure Course Descriptions
HPF 115 Chemical Dependency Education (.5 course)
An analysis of chemical use and abuse and what can be
done for the abuser. Includes information about school
health education and services.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education in an Urban
Setting
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession.
Emphasis on historical and philosophical foundations of the
American school system. Urban fieldwork experience.
(Undergraduate prereq.: ENL 111, sophomore standing)
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide an awareness and critical analysis of
how prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes impact us
personally, as well as how these elements impact our
schools and communities. Also addressed in this course is
the Minnesota Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand the cultural content, worldview, and concepts that
comprise Minnesota-based American Indian tribal government, history, language, and culture.
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course)
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the use of instructional technology. Selection,
preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio
and/or visual technology for teaching/learning situations.
EOC 310/533 Learning and Development in an
Educational Setting
A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to
teaching and learning. Special emphasis is placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department)
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs
The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis on techniques and resources to help all
students achieve maximum outcomes and special focus on
needs of urban students. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department or special permission of
instructor)
EED 320/520 K-6 Methods: Reading
The study and use of a variety of teaching techniques and
resources in reading, including the diagnosis and correction
of reading difficulties. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST
and admissions to department)
EEO 330 K-6 Methods: Language Arts/Children's
Literature
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
children's literature and language arts at the kindergarten
and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EED 331 Middle School Methods: Communication
Arts/Literature - Writing (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of writing at the middle school
level. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 341 K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
visual arts at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 34 2 K-6 Methods: Music (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
music at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Mathematics
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
mathematics at the kindergarten and elementary levels.
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
science at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork
experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 370 K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies
(.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
social studies and thematic teaching at the kindergarten and
elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EED 380 Kindergarten Methods (.5 course)
Study and use of a variety of techniques and resources for
teaching kindergarten. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
EED 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised classroom
experience. Required for licensure. Occurs upon satisfactory
completion of licensure and/or degree program and program
portfolio.
Preprimary Specialty for Elementary Licensure
ECE 345/545 Foundations of Preprimary Education
Students gain an understanding of philosophical, theoretical,
historical, pedagogical, societal, and institutional foundations of preprimary education. Attention is given to the
efforts of modern programs to adapt instruction to developmental levels and experience backgrounds of young children
and to work in partnership with parents and social service
agencies. Field experience (20 hours) is a critical part of this
course. (Prereq.: PSY 105, 250,or their equivalents)
SECONDARY EDUCATION
K-12 and 5-12 licensures in several content areas are offered
weekends and weekday evenings through a combination of
graduate and undergraduate coursework. Additional content
areas are available through the weekday program. K-12
licenses allow you to teach your content area across elementary, middle school, and high school. Licenses for grades 512 allow you to teach at the middle and high school levels.
Graduate-level licensure coursework (500 and above) is
available to people who already hold a bachelor's degree and
meet MAE admissions criteria.
Licensure Requirements
The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be taken for
licensure; four to six also may be taken at the graduate level
and applied toward the master's degree in education.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education (1.0)*
EDC 206/566 Diversity I Minnesota American Indians (1.0)
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development (1.0)*
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs (1.0)*
EDC 490/580 School and Society (1.0)
ECE 346/546 Learning Environments for Preprimary
Aged Children
Students gain an understanding of how to recognize and
construct, developmentally appropriate pedagogy and practice. Attention is given to the synthesis between course
readings and experience and students experience working
with current teachers in site based field experience. Field
experience (20 hours) is a critical part of this course. (Prereq.: PSY 105, 250, or their equivalents; ECE 345/545)
ECE 347154 7 Immersion and Teaching Competence
Students gain an understanding of how to deliver developmentally appropriate instruction and assess learning appropriately for preprimary children. Students gain experience
taking the perspective of families and communicating with
them. A reflective practitioner's skills are developed through
self-evaluation of curriculum planning. Field experience
(20 hours) is a critical part of this course. (Prereq.: admission to department; PSY 105, 250 or their equivalents;
ECE 345, 346)
ECE 488 Student Teaching in a Pre-Kindergarten
Classroom
PSY 250 Child Development (Prereq.: PSY 105 or
equivalent)
SOC 231 Family Systems
OR
SPE 490/540 Parent and Professional Planning
(Graduate students using the Preprimary endorsement must
take SPE 540.)
ESE 300/500 Reading and Writing in Content Area (1.0)
To complete the license, students also will need to complete
the following requirements at the undergraduate level:
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
ESE 325 Creating Learning Environments (1.0)*
ESE 3XX K-12 or 5-12 Special Methods (1.0 -2.0)*
ESE 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching (2.0-3.0)
*Field experience hours are required in these courses. A
minimum of 100 hours in classrooms and education-related
settings is required prior to student teaching. Students
spend approximately 20 hours per term in field experiences.
Undergraduate Content Area Requirements
The equivalent of a major in a content area is required for K12 and 5-12 licensure. Students who have majored in a field
in which we offer licensure must have their previous coursework evaluated by the major department at Augsburg. Additional content area coursework tied to licensure standards is
generally required, even with a completed academic major.
The following majors are offered almost entirely on weekends
and weekday evenings: communication arts/literature, history
or economics or psychology or sociology (all for social studies), art. Students seeking 5-12 licensure in social studies
must complete a broad-based core of courses in the social
studies in addition to a social science major.
The following majors are offered primarily or entirely through
the weekday program: biology, chemistry; physics, health,
physical education, music, and mathematics. Students seek-
ing licensure in any of these areas will likely need to take
additional content courses in the weekday schedule. Students
can obtain a 9-12 license in physics, chemistry, or biology
and have the option of adding the 5-8 general science to the
9-12 license. Students also can obtain the 5-8 general science
license without the 9-12 license.
Previous coursework is evaluated by the content area department and accepted if it meets Minnesota licensure standards
and if a grade of C or better was achieved. Coursework older
than seven years is judged on a case-by-case basis. Education
Department policy requires that a minimum of two content
area courses be taken at Augsburg. Specific course requirements for each content area are on file in the Education
Department. Graduate coursework accepted into the licensure program is not automatically accepted into the MAE
degree program.
Secondary Licensure Course Descriptions
HPF 115 Chemical Dependency Education (.5 course)
See course description on page 17.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education in an Urban
Setting
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession.
Emphasis on historical and philosophical foundations of the
American school system. Urban fieldwork experience.
(Undergraduate prereq.: ENL 111, sophomore standing)
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide an awareness and critical analysis of
how prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes impact us personally, as well as how these elements impact our schools and
communities. Also addressed in this course is Minnesota
Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand the cultural
content, worldview, and concepts that comprise Minnesotabased American Indian tribal government, history, language,
and culture.
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course)
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the use of instructional technology. Selection,
preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio
and/or visual technology for teaching/learning situations.
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to
teaching and learning. Special emphasis is placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department)
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs
The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis on techniques and resources to help all
students achieve maximum outcomes and special focus on
needs of urban students. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department or special permission of
instructor)
EDC 480/580 School and Society
Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in
modern society, relationships with parents and community,
collaborative models, leadership, and professional development. Serves as final theoretical preparation for student
teaching. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 300/500 Reading/Writing in the Content Areas
The study and use of a variety of middle school and secondary techniques and resources to teach reading and writing
through the content areas. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department. Note: Students seeking 5-12 Communication
Arts/Literature licensure do not take this course).
ESE 325 Creating Learning Environments
An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and classroom organization based in the Minnesota Graduation Rule,
state testing, and national standards. Emphasis on creating
environments conducive to learning. Fieldwork experience.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department. Note: Students seeking 5-12 Health and K-12 PE licenses do not take
this course).
ESE 310 K-12 Methods: Social Studies
Introduction to the teaching of the social sciences in middle
and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and
curriculum development. Middle school portion required for
elementary concentration in social studies taught concurrently as ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social Studies (.5
course). Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission
to department)
ESE 330 K-12 Methods: Mathematics
Introduction to the teaching of mathematics in middle and
high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle school portion required for
elementary concentration in mathematics taught concurrently as ESE 331 Middle School Methods: Mathematics (.5
course). Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 340 K-12 Methods: Science
Introduction to the teaching of the natural sciences in middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies
and curriculum development. Middle school portion
required for elementary concentration in science taught
concurrently as ESE 341 Middle School Methods: Science
(.5 course). Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and
admission to department)
ESE 350 K-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
Introduction to the teaching of literature and reading in the
middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Required for elementary
concentration in communication arts/literature and for
communication arts/literature license. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department.)
ESE 351 K-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening
(.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of speaking and listening in
middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Required for communication arts/literature license. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
Licensure Requirements
Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities Core
The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be taken for
licensure, and up to six also may be taken at the graduate
level and applied toward the master's degree in education.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education (LO)*
ESE 352 K-12 Methods: Media Literacy (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of media literacy in middle
school and high school. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Required for communication arts/literature license. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0)
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development (1.0)*
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs (1.0)*
EED 320/520 K-6 Methods: Reading (1.0)*
SPE 315 Special Education Critical Issues Seminar (.5)
ESE 360 K-12 Methods: Visual Arts
Introduction to the teaching of visual arts in the schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 370 K-12 Methods: Music
Introduction to the teaching of music in the schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for licensure. Secondary licenses require two
courses. K-12 licenses require two to three courses. Student
teaching occurs upon satisfactory completion of licensure
program and program portfolio.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
The MAE program with licensure in special education is
based on an innovative internship model that allows coursework and experience to occur simultaneously. In addition to
student teaching, students must complete two 40-hour field
placements where they will gain experience working with
students from age groups different from their internship site.
There are two licensure options in the K-12 Special Education program: emotional/behavioral disabilities (EBD), and
learning disabilities (LD). Both programs qualify you to
teach in special education programs and positions; many
students get licensure in both.
SPE 400/500 Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral
Disabilities (LO)**
SPE 410/510 Implementing Assessment Strategies (1.0)**
SPE 420/520 Planning, Design, and Delivery (1.0) **
SPE 430/530 Instructional and Behavioral Practices (1.0)**
SPE 490/540 Parent and Professional Planning (l.O) **
Learning Disabilities Core
Students wishing to earn learning disabilities licensure in
addition to emotional/behavioral licensure will take the
above courses in the emotional/behavioral core and two
additional specialty courses:
SPE 424/524 Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities
(1.0)**
SPE 434/534 Teaching Content Areas to Students with
Learning Disabilities (1.0)**
A student wishing to earn only a learning disabilities license
would take all of the above courses with the exception of
SPE 430/530 Instructional and Behavioral Practices.
To complete either license students will also need to complete certain requirements at the undergraduate level:
EDC 220 Education Technology (.5)
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
EED 330 Children's Lit./Language Arts
and
Also available is the Naadamaadiwin Tribal Special Education Cohort-This graduate hcensure program in Special
Education: EBD/LD is designed and taught from an American Indian perspective. It is being offered in collaboration
with the University of Minnesota-Duluth as a hybrid (partly
face-to-face; partly online) cohort program. The licensure
courses can be applied towards the MAE degree . See the
Education Department and www.augsburg!edu/
mae/academics/ais_focus.html for more information.
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Math*
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science* (see course descriptions
under Elementary Education).
*Ten to 20 hours of field experience required as part of this
course. Students currently working in schools can often use
their school employment for their field experience.
**These courses are taken during the internship year. A significant amount of contact with students labeled EBD or LD
is required. The ideal situation for the internship year is to
be working in a K-12 setting with these students. Students
not currently employed in schools must be available for
extensive volunteer field placements during the internship
year. (Minimum 10 hours/week).
EED 320/520 K-6 Methods: Reading
The study and use of a variety of teaching techniques and
resources in reading, including the diagnosis and correction
of reading difficulties. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department)
Eligibility: To be eligible to apply to the special education
program at the graduate level, students must have a degree
and be currently employed in a K-12 setting as a paraprofessional or licensed teacher, and/or have experience working
with students who are labeled with emotional, behavioral,
or learning disabilities, as well as considerable time available for volunteer field placements.
EED 330 K-6 Methods: Language Arts/Children's
Literature
See course description on page 17.
This program is built on an inclusive education model. Under
this model, students learn how to work closely with both special and regular educators to facilitate inclusion of special
education students into the regular education classroom.
Special Education Licensure Course Descriptions
HPF 115 Chemical Dependency Education (.5 course)
See course description on page 17.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education in an Urban
Setting
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession.
Emphasis on historical and philosophical foundations of the
American school system. Urban fieldwork experience.
(Undergraduate prereq.: ENL 111, sophomore standing)
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide an awareness and critical analysis of
how prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes impact us
personally, as well as how these elements impact our
schools and communities. Also addressed in this course is
Minnesota Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand
the cultural content, worldview, and concepts that comprise
Minnesota-based American Indian tribal government, history, language, and culture.
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course)
See course description on page 17.
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development in an
Educational Setting
A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to
teaching and learning. Special emphasis is placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department)
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs
The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis on techniques and resources to help all
students achieve maximum outcomes and special focus on
needs of urban students. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department or special permission of
instructor)
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Mathematics
See course description on page 17.
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
See course description on page 17.
SPE 315 Critical Issues: Special Education Seminar
(.5 course)
This course is designed to support students seeking special
education licensure throughout their internship year. Issues
related to special education and their specific settings are
the focus of the course. The department portfolio is completed as a part of this course.
SPE 400/500 Teaching Students with Emotional/
Behavioral Disabilities
This course presents an overview of learners with emotional
and behavioral disabilities and learning disabilities. It
addresses the historical and philosophical aspects of the
EBD category, examines origins of student behavior and student learning styles, and addresses theoretical perspectives
and conceptual models as they relate to this category of disability (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department)
SPE 410/510 Implementing Assessment Strategies
This course examines the assessment process from the prereferral to the recommendation stage. Students gain understanding of key assessment tools and how they influence
student placement and programming. A qualitative and person-centered assessment process is emphasized. (Prereq:
PPST and admission to the epartment)
SPE 420/520 Planning, Desigu, and Delivery
This course provides students with skills to write and
implement individual program plans and to create effective
learning environments for students labeled EBD. Particular
attention is paid to inclusion models, diversity of student
need, and forming partnerships with key school personnel.
(Prereq: PPST and admission to the department)
SPE 424/524 Etiology and Origins of Learning
Disabilities
This course will focus on the history and context of learning
disabilities, which includes the medical and sociological
aspects specific to learning disabilities. It will also teach students how to access information relevant to the field. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department).
SPE 4 30/530 Instructional and Behavioral Practices
This course examines behavioral support options used with
students who are labeled EBD. It emphasizes the use of
reflective, proactive, and non-aversive approaches drawn
from current best practices and including positive behavioral
supports, person centered planning and functional assessment. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department)
ESE 300/500 Reading/Writing in the Content Areas*
The study and use of a variety of middle school and secondary techniques and resources to teach reading and writing
through the content areas. Should be taken at the graduate
level for the reading endorsement. Field experience required
for K-12 reading endorsement. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to the department)
SPE 4 34/534 Teaching Content Areas to Students with
Learning Disabilities
This course will teach students how to identify, adapt, and
implement developmentally appropriate instruction and
strategies that support the learning of students identified as
having learning disabilities. The specific focus will be on the
areas of reading, writing, and listening comprehension; and
math, reasoning, and problem solving skills. (Prereq: PPST
and admission to the department).
EDC 505 Literature in the Classroom (.5 course)
The study and use of literature in the K-12 classroom.
SPE 490/540 Parent and Professional Planning
This course examines the role of families of students with
special needs, specifically those families of students labeled
EBD. A family systems perspective is introduced and
applied. The need to form strong connections with community agencies is emphasized. (Prereq: ENG 111, PPST and
admission to department).
EDC 510 Clinical and Reading Program Leadership
The study of effective leadership and professional development strategies for individual schools and school districts,
reading standards, state and federal reading legislation, and
fiscal and budgetary operations. The focused implementation
of knowledge and skills gained in reading licensure coursework. Field experience required. (Taken concurrently with
EDC 508)
EDC 508 K-12 Reading Assessment and Evaluation
The study of student reading development, the knowledge
and use of gathering and analyzing data of students' reading,
and designing and applying appropriate reading curriculum
based on this information. Field experience required.
(Taken concurrently with EDC 510)
SPE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching (1.0-2.0)
READING ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM
Augsburg College offers a K-12 Reading Endorsement program. This endorsement has been established to provide
teachers with existing teaching licenses an opportunity to
expand their knowledge and practices in the area of reading
instruction.
Candidates for this license will complete 4.5 credits of
coursework that have been designed to meet the requirements established for this license by the Minnesota Board of
Teaching. Students may use these courses to fulfill requirements for the Master of Arts in Education degree.
These courses include:
EED 520 K-6 Methods: Reading (1.0)*
ESE 500 Reading/Writing in the Content Areas (1.0)*
*The courses EED 320/520 and ESE 300/500 are offered to
both undergraduate and graduate students: EED 320/520 is
part of the elementary and special education initial licensure
programs; ESE 300/500 is part of the secondary initial licensure program. The rigor of the courses is increased at the
graduate level.
Reading license candidates who have already received their
initial teaching license and who are graduates of Augsburg
College within the past seven years will not be required to
retake the entire version of EED 320/520 or ESE 300/500.
However, they will be expected to complete the requirements for the graduate portion of the course they have
already taken within the context of a half-credit independent study. If the graduate course was taken as a part of initial
licensure (EED 520 or ESE 500) students do not need to
repeat the course; however, if ESE 500 was taken without a
field experience, 20 hours in a high school or middle school
reading setting must be completed.
EDC 505 K-12 Literature in the Classroom (.5)
EDC 508 K-12 Reading Assessment and Evaluation (1.0)*
EDC 510 Clinical and Reading Program Leadership (1.0)*
Reading license candidates who already have received their
initial K-8 teaching licensure and who are graduates of Augsburg College, but not within the past seven years, will be
required to take EED 520 or ESE 500 at the graduate level.
*Field experience required
Reading Endorsement Course Descriptions
EED 320/520 K-6 Methods: Reading*
The study and use of a variety of teaching techniques and
resources in reading, including the diagnosis and correction
of reading difficulties. Should be taken at the graduate level
for the reading endorsement. (Prereq.: PPST and admission
to the department)
Reading license candidates who have already received their
initial teaching licensure and who are not graduates of Augsburg College will be expected to take EED 520 and ESE 500.
STUDENT TEACHING
Education students are required to complete student teaching in their content area. In the MAE program, student
teaching is generally completed before finishing the degree.
Students can apply for licensure at this point.
Student teaching for elementary and secondary initial
licenses lasts 12-14 weeks, depending on licensure scope.
During that time, students work full time as student teachers and are supervised by an Augsburg faculty member. Students register for two to three credits of student teaching
and meet at Augsburg College for a student teaching seminar several times during the term. Most student teaching
placements are in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan
area and Rochester. However, students do have the opportunity to student teach abroad, where students do half of the
student teaching experience in the metro area and the
remaining portion in another country. Opportunities to
teach abroad are available around the world, and it is a wonderful opportunity to build a global perspective in education. Additional information is available through the
Education Department.
Student teaching for special education is completed as part
of the internship year if students are working in a licensure
appropriate setting. If not, student teaching is carried out
after completing the special education coursework.
A supervised practicum for the reading endorsement is
completed as part of EDC 510 Clinical and Reading Program Leadership. No further student teaching is required
for this endorsement.
GRADUATE DEGREE COMPLETION
Students take graduate coursework as part of the licensure
program. This coursework forms the Master of Arts in Education core, with between four to six Augsburg graduatelevel licensure courses fulfilling master's requirements.
To earn a master's degree beyond the core of education
classes, students will need to successfully complete a minimum of three additional graduate-level courses:
• a research methods course, typically ML 514
• an elective course chosen from leadership-focused courses
in the Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program
The goal for the graduate degree completion component is
to foster the development of teachers as leaders within the
institution and community as in line with our program
theme and department mission statement.
Graduate Degree Completion Course Descriptions
Research Methods Course
All students seeking the Master of Arts in Education degree
must complete a graduate-level research requirement.
ML 514 Research Methods
Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects, and
ideas as they relate to leadership theories and practice.
Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed.
MAE Final Project Options
Students have two options for fulfilling their Master of Arts
in Education final project: a leadership application project
(LAP) or action research. This project serves as the capstone
of the master's program.
EDC 585 Leadership Application Project
The leadership application project (LAP) is a research-based
study that links issues of leadership and education with the
degree candidate's personal interests. The character of the
project will vary with the nature of the investigation and the
materials involved, but will always be application oriented.
The central component of the LAP is the demonstration of
leadership ability through a concrete project appropriate to
the candidate's workplace or place of service.
EDC 586 Action Research in Education (.5 course)
This course will introduce students to action research, a
form of research that simultaneously contributes to the
practical concerns of people while furthering the goals of
social science. It requires active self-reflective inquiry and
collaboration. Action research is used in real situations, and
is aimed at solving real problems. The goal of action
research is to gain better knowledge of one's practice while
improving the situation in which the practice is conducted.
This is the first of a two-trimester course.
• a research- or leadership-based final project
Students bringing fewer than six graduate-level licensure
courses into the degree program must complete additional
leadership or education graduate courses to reach the total
of nine required courses. A minimum of four graduate-level
licensure courses are required for the MAE degree.
The research methods course will help prepare students to
evaluate and document research for use in their final project
or paper. This course examines both qualitative and quantitative research methods. The leadership elective courses
allow students to examine issues of leadership at a personal
or ins ti tu tional level.
Students have two options for fulfilling their Master of Arts
in Education final project, which serves as the capstone of
the master's program: a leadership application project (LAP)
or action research course sequence and project.
EDC 587 Action Research (.5 course)
The second term of this course involves intensive data
analysis, writing, and sharing of the degree candidate's
research. It requires active self-reflective inquiry and collaboration. The trimester will culminate with a symposium in
which student work will be presented in a public forum.
MAL Elective Courses
At least one elective must be taken from the Master of Arts
in Leadership courses. The following are recommended, but
others may also be used.
ML 510 Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary
Journey
ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
ML 520 Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth
ML 530 Ethics in Communication
ML 531 The Dynamics of Change
ML 545 Decision Making and Leadership
Credit Evaluation: An official transfer credit evaluation of
your previous academic work will be completed as part of
the admissions process.
ML 550 Communication, Decision Making, and Technology
ML 560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective
Advising and Registration: You are able to participate in
ML 565 Women and Leadership
academic advising and the registration process after you
have been accepted.
ML 599 Special Topics (as appropriate)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students admitted into the MAE program must have
completed:
• a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited four-year
institution, and can obtain licensure at the graduate level
• cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher (required
for full admission for the graduate licensure option and
degree program). Students with a cumulative grade point
average of 2.5-3.0 may be admitted conditionally into the
graduate licensure program. They can apply to the MAE
full licensure and degree program after achieving 3.0 or
better in two (2.0) Augsburg courses.
Minimum Grade Policy and Academic Probation
Students who fail to maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA in a
given term in graduate course work are notified that they
are on academic probation and have one term to raise their
GPA to the required level. Failure to do so could mean dismissal from the program. Students who receive below a 2.0
in any course required for licensure-undergraduate or
graduate-are notified that they are on academic probation
and must repeat that course as soon as possible and raise it
to the appropriate level. Failure to do so could mean dismissal from the program. Students who receive a 2.0 in a
graduate course may use that course for licensure purposes,
but it will not be counted towards degree completion.
Application Checklist
The following items must be sent to the Augsburg Adult and
Graduate Admissions Office:
• Completed application form-www.augsburg.edu/mae
• $35 non-refundable application fee
• Personal summary outlining your tentative educational
objectives and reasons for wanting to attend Augsburg
• Official academic transcripts from all previously attended
post-secondary institutions (including colleges, universities, and vocational/technical schools) sent directly to the
admissions office.
Applying to the Education Department: Once accepted to
the College, students may take designated courses in education and content areas. Students initially admitted at the
graduate level may register for courses at the graduate level.
Prior to taking EDC 310/533 and above, students must be
admitted to the Education Department. This admissions
process is outlined in the EDC 200/522: Orientation to Education and in admissions handbooks, which are available
through the Education Department.
MAE IN ROCHESTER
In step with Augsburg College's excellent reputation in the
field of education, the licensure portion of the Master of
Arts in Education program is now offered in Rochester*.
Licenses are available in elementary education and special
education: EBD and LD. Classes primarily meet weekday
evenings at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester.
*Some licensure and content classes will be held in Minneapolis for students taking the Elementary Education
licensure.
Elementary education: The K-8 elementary with a middle
school specialty license allows you to teach in grades K-8
and in your specialty area of math, science, social studies, or
language arts in middle school. Augsburg College offers this
license to people who already hold a bachelor's degree and
meet admissions requirements.
Special education: Emotional Behavioral Disorder/Learning Disability: This program is designed for those currently
working with or planning to work with EBD and LD students. The program leads to Minnesota teaching licensure in
special education with a specialty in emotional/behavioral
disabilities and/or learning disabilities. All courses for these
licenses are available in Rochester.
MAE degree completion courses are currently held in
Minneapolis.
ACCREDITATIONS AND APPROVALS
Augsburg is accredited by:
Admission as an international student
• The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools
International applicants must submit the required application
materials listed above. Refer to the additional requirements
outlined in Admission of International Students on page 9.
• National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
Augsburg is approved by: Minnesota Board of Teaching
Acceptance: You will be notified of the Admission Committee's decision usually within one to two weeks after your
application file is complete and has been evaluated by the
committee.
For additional accreditations, approvals, and membership,
seep. 3
MAE FACULTY
Elizabeth M. Ankeny , Associate Professor of Education.
BA, Augustana College; MAT, Morningside College; PhD,
Colorado State University.
Jeannie Uhlenkamp , Instructor of Education, BA, University of Minnesota; MSE, University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
Diane C. Vodicka, Assistant Professor of Education. BEd,
North Park College; MEd, Georgia Southwestern College.
Jacquylynn Brickman , Instructor of Education. BA, Augsburg College; MEd, St. Mary's University.
Christopher R. Brown, Field Experience Coordinator/
Charter School Liaison, Instructor of Education. BS, Bemidji
State University; MEd , University of Sydney, Australia.
Joseph A. Erickson , Professor of Education. BA, MA, College of St. Thomas; MA, Luther-Northwestern Theological
Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Jeanine Gregoire , Associate Professor of Education. BS,
MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Cheryl Gresczyk, Instructor of Education. BA, University of
Minnesota; MA, College of St. Thomas.
Gretchen Irvine, Assistant Professor of Education. BS, College of St. Teresa; MS, University of Wisconsin-River Falls;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Deborah Katz, Instructor of Education. AB, Stanford University; EdM, Harvard Graduate School of Education; EdD,
National-Louis University.
Anne Kaufman , Associate Professor of Education. BS, MA,
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Mary Beth Kelley , Instructor of Education. BS, University
of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; MEd , Bethel College.
Gregory Krueger, Instructor of Education. BA, Southwest
Minnesota State University; MA, Hamline University.
Lynn Lindow, Associate Professor of Education. BS,
Mankato State University; MS, North Dakota State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Susan O'Connor, Associate Professor of Education. BS,
University of Minnesota; MS, PhD , Syracuse University.
Vicki L. Olson, Professor of Education and Director of the
MAE Program. BS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Donna Patterson , Assistant Professor of Education. BA,
MEd, University of Minnesota.
Christina Peper, Instructor of Education. BA, University of
Minnesota; MEd, Southeastern Louisiana University.
Ronald Petrich , Assistant Professor of Education. BA,
Augsburg College; MS, University of Minnesota.
Alyssa Snyder, Instructor of Education. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of St. Thomas.
Dana L. Wagner, Assistant Professor of Education. BA, St.
Olaf College; MEd, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Barbara West , Instructor of Education, Faculty Coordinator of Teacher Placement/Licensing. BS, St. Cloud State University; MS, Syracuse University
Master of Arts in Leadership
Master of-Arts in 'Leadership
Welcome to the Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL), a program that has been a vital part of Augsburg College
since being founded in 1987.
The MAL program offers students an excellent opportunity to explore leadership within the context of the
liberal arts. The program design broadens the skills and mindset you need to improve your leadership
capabilities in your current and future positions, as well as in your life.
The MAL program is taught by senior Augsburg faculty from a variety of disciplines. The faculty are committed
to an interdisciplinary approach to leadership studies. Our students represent a wide array of occupations
including business, health care, and the nonprofit sector. This diverse learning community provides a rich
environment for you to explore leadership beyond your own realm of expertise.
Our program will help you develop skills you need to be an effective leader in an ever-changing world. I am
frequently told by students that the program has changed their lives, has sharpened their understanding of
themselves and others, and has opened doors that would otherwise have remained closed. To learn more about
the program, go to www.augsburg.edu/mal.
I would be happy to help you determine how Augsburg's Master of Arts in Leadership program may benefit
you. Contact me via e-mail at noonan@augsburg.edu or by telephone at 612-330-1198. I look forward to seeing
you on campus soon!
Norma C. Noonan, PhD
Director, Master of Arts in Leadership
Mission Statement
The primary purpose of the Master of Arts in Leadership program is to develop leaders for organizations, the community,
and society Most organizations seek leaders who possess the
following qualities: an ethically and morally responsible
vision, an understanding of how change occurs and how it
can be managed, sensitivity to the complex problems of
organizations, and an ability to find solutions consistent with
their mission, cultural competence and sensitivity to the
needs of a diverse population, and the ability to inspire and
motivate people to work toward a common goal.
Introduction
The Master of Arts in Leadership is based on a liberal arts
approach to leadership studies. This cross-disciplinary program directs its academic content and pedagogical
approaches to situations, issues, and problems relevant to
organizational leaders. Augsburg's program recognizes that
today's leaders need a broad spectrum of abilities to provide
them with a more comprehensive understanding of their
world. Designed for working adults, the program offers
courses primarily on alternate Saturdays.
The Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) is the core program
of Augsburg's Center for Leadership Studies (CLS). The
MAL program, launched in 1987, responds to the leadership
development needs of both for-profit and not-for-profit
organizations. While different in structure and purpose,
most organizations seek leaders with the following qualities:
a vision that is ethically and morally responsible, extending
beyond immediate concerns; an understanding of how
change occurs and affects the immediate environment; a
sensitivity to the complex problems organizations face and
an ability to achieve solutions consistent with an organization's mission; the ability to motivate and inspire individuals
and groups to work toward a common goal; and the ability
to effectively represent the organization both internally and
externally. The MAL program provides a means by which
individuals may discover and refine these and other abilities
fundamental to effective leadership.
Leadership studies is a growing field in American higher
education, and the MAL program has significantly developed and modified its curriculum in response to new trends
in the field. The program has a deep theoretical base in leadership studies yet attempts also to offer its students practical
approaches to leadership that can be applied in the workplace and society.
incorporate some online work into their agenda. MAL students may take up to seven courses during the calendar
year. It is possible to complete the degree within two years if
a student takes two courses each trimester.
Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of the MAL program is participation in
a community of learners gathered on the Augsburg campus.
This community is enriched by the students, who have a
variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate community
interaction, students are encouraged to make use of the
Augsburg library, computer labs, and Christensen Center.
The Center for Leadership Studies also offers special colloquia and seminars each year to supplement and complement
the coursework of the master's program.
A sample class schedule in the MAL program
Period I
Period II
Saturday
Saturday
8 a.m. to noon
1 to 5 p.m.
Note: Each class taken commits a student to either Period I
or Period II, an average of two meetings a month. An occasional course is taught on an immersion model which features fewer but longer sessions. A few courses are held on
Sunday afternoons, from 1 to 5 p.m.
Augsburg College has a summer session. The MAL program
usually offers at least two classes during the summer. The
courses are five weeks in duration, meeting normally two
nights a week, except for special immersion courses.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MODEL
Leadership Development Model-Augsburg College
The MAL program promotes leadership as a process that
inspires cooperation among people who must compete for
limited resources, promotes productivity within and beyond
the organization, and works toward progress for the individual and the organization. To accomplish this, individuals
aspiring to positions of leadership must possess three key
attributes: a sense of vision, the ability to persuade, and the
ability to direct action. Underlying these attributes are abilities and awareness, outlined in the leadership development
model, that serve as specific outcomes for the MAL program. Augsburg's model of leadership development is
designed to assess, promote, enhance, and refine these capabilities within the individual.
CURRICULUM DESIGN
Accommodating the Full-Time Work Schedule
Designed to meet the needs and preferences of working
adults, the MAL program is based on the assumption that
the students who enroll are career-oriented, self-disciplined,
and well-motivated individuals seeking a balance of classroom experience, group interaction, and individual study
Most courses are organized as seminars with the opportunity for discussion and dialogue. During the academic year,
classes meet on alternate Saturdays for four hours. A few
courses are taught by the immersion model, which has
fewer sessions but longer meeting times. Most courses
Each MAL course normally includes two or more liberal arts
disciplines, encourages pursuit of the designated outcomes,
and uses a variety of learning techniques appropriate to adult
learners. Instructional techniques include case studies, discussion, written and oral presentations, and group activity.
These techniques develop targeted leadership abilities and
understanding. Students are encouraged to see abilities and
understandings as cross-disciplinary and to view content
areas as integrated. The program reflects the view that the
world in which we operate is complex and that dealing with
it successfully requires well-developed integrative abilities.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MODEL
Leadership
Orientation
Toward Action
Sense of Vision
Ethical
• Social awareness
• Environmental awareness
• Tolerance of religious and
philosophical differences
• Appreciation of situational
complexity
Creative
• Innovativeness
Facility for
Persuasion
Communicative
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Risk Assumptive
• Curiosity
• Achievement motivation
• Self-esteem
Final project options
There are three ways to complete the MAL degree. In the
Thesis/Leadership Application Project (Thesis/LAP) Option
(Plan A), students complete a thesis or a major leadership
application project and 11 credits. In the Non-Thesis
Option (Plan B), students must complete 11 credits, two
papers, but no thesis. For the third option, the Comprehensive Exam Seminar (Plan C), students complete 11 credits,
including the comprehensive exam seminar.
Plan A: Thesis/LAP Option
Students who select the Thesis/LAP Option are required to
develop and carry out an in-depth study of some aspect of
leadership or of a leadership-related topic. This researchbased study gives the student the opportunity to "tie
together" what has been learned from the study of leadership and course-related activities.
The principal distinction between the thesis and the leadership application project lies in their underlying orientation.
A thesis has a more theoretical orientation, while a leadership application project is based on a practical issue. Both
require similar rigor and preparation. For either alternative,
the student must register for ML 592 and 593.
For more information regarding the Thesis/LAP Option,
refer to the Thesis/LAP and Non-Thesis Project Guidelines
booklet. Students who do not complete their thesis or leadership application project within two years are required to
pay a continuation fee each trimester.*
Effective listener
Effective speaker
rnective writer
Diplomatic ability
Effective team member
Interpersonal sensitivity
Culturally Aware
• Appreciation for
cultural differences
• World-view perspective
• Tolerance of Individual
differences
Decisive
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Self-confidence
Analytical ability
Ability to think critically
Understanding of research
Ability to manage connict
Plan 8: Non-Thesis Option
One alternative to the thesis is the successful completion of
two major papers. The first of these papers will be written in
conjunction with ML 580. The second paper will be written
while enrolled in ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project.
The independent research projects approved each year will
be presented in an annual colloquium.
For more information regarding the Non-Thesis Option,
refer to the Thesis/LAP Project and Non-Thesis Project
Guidelines booklet. Students who do not complete their
independent project within a year of registering for ML 597
are required to pay a continuation fee each trimester.*
*Both Plans A and Bare governed by Augsburg College's
policy on continuation. A student taking Plan A has a maximum of seven trimesters (including the one in which registration initially occurred) to complete a thesis or LAP. After
that the student may continue with permission but will pay
a fee each trimester. A student taking Plan B has a maximum of four trimesters (including the one in which registration initially occurred to complete the Plan B final
project. After that the student may continue with permission but will pay a fee each trimester. The fee is a continuation fee and is separate from any parking permits or other
incidental fees.
Plan C: Comprehensive Exam Seminar
The third completion option involves one paper written in
conjunction with ML 580 (as in Plan B) and a Comprehen-
ML 574 Strategic Leadership
The course develops students' ability to think strategically
and lead organizations through planning and implementation; application of models and concepts to examples and
cases from real-life practice. Case studies, exercises, and readings cover practices in for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
ML 577 Universal Responsibility and Leadership:
A Nicaraguan Experience
The exploration of universal responsibility, conceptually and
experientially. Course consists of a seminar in Minneapolis
and approximately two weeks in Nicaragua. The Nicaraguan
portion includes a home stay, meetings with leaders in various venues, and visits to multiple sites and organizations.
Topics such as Nicaraguan history, politics, indigenous cultures, poverty, health care, literacy; the arts, business, foreign
investment, and relations with the U.S. government and
nonprofit organizations are explored.
ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of
Leadership
Selected contemporary theories of leadership presented by
instructors who participate in the seminar. Emphasis on
critical thinking, discussion, written analysis. Prereq.: oneyear coursework in MAL program and ML 510)
ML 589 Comprehensive Exam Seminar (PIN}
This course is a completion option for the Master of Arts in
Leadership. Students prepare for the examination seriesoral, written, and take-home-through discussion, readings,
and critical analysis in the seminar. It must be the final
course taken in the program. No other course may be taken
at the same time.
ML 592 Thesis/LAP Consultation I (PIN)
Independent final research project supervised by an academic adviser.
*A student may count only ML 597 or ML 598 for credit
toward the MAL degree, except with permission of the MAL
program director.
Post-Master's Certificate in Leadership Studies
Graduate students who already possess a master's degree in
any area (including leadership) may wish to pursue the certificate program. A certificate is awarded after completion of
five Augsburg MAL courses in leadership (which were not
previously applied to any other degree). The student may
choose any five MAL courses or may wish to focus on a specific area such as ethics and leadership, global leadership,
organizational leadership, communications, or leadership
development. This option is attractive for people who want
to continue their professional studies but not necessarily
undertake a full degree program. The normal application
process is used for students who wish to pursue the postmaster's certificate.
Joint BA in Accounting and Master of Arts in
Leadership
A BA in accounting and an MA in Leadership (MAL) can be
earned in this five-year program designed for students who
wish to qualify for CPA certification and obtain a master's
degree. By the end of the fifth year and successful completion of all requirements, the student receives both a BA in
accounting and an MA in Leadership and will have fulfilled
the 150-hour requirement to qualify for the CPA certification. The MAL program offers a large number of courses on
a weekend schedule. Please refer to the MAL program catalog for a complete list of course offerings and the accounting program coordinator for a detailed academic plan.
It is recommended that students meet with an accounting
adviser to create an effective plan for successful completion
of the five-year program.
General requirements for the accounting/MAL program
ML 593 Thesis/LAP Consultation II (PIN)
Completion of the thesis/LAP under the guidance of an academic adviser.
ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project*
Major written project in an area of the student's choice; to
be completed in consultation with an adviser and a reader.
The research is presented in a colloquium in partial fulfillment of requirements for the non-thesis option.
Accounting students planning to pursue the five-year degree
must apply for admission to the MAL program at the end of
their junior year. The application process includes submission of:
• completed application form
• three letters of recommendation (two from professors and
one from an employer)
• personal statement
• example of their writing in an academic paper
ML 598 Independent Study*
Provides directed independent study in an area of the student's choice. Open to students who have completed at least
three courses with a grade of at least 3.0. Students must
complete a Proposal for Independent Study and have it
signed by the supervising professor. Proposals must be
approved by the MAL program director prior to registration
for the course.
ML 599 Special Topics
Study of selected topics in leadership that are not treated
extensively through current course offerings. Specific topics
will be published prior to registration.
• GPA of at least 3.30
• interview with a three-person panel from the MAL program
Students must also have faculty endorsement from the
accounting program. Students must complete at least one
year of accounting work experience (either a job or internship) by the time they graduate from the MAL program.
Program coordinator: Stu Stoller
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission as an International Student
Applicants to the program must have:
International applicants must submit the required application materials listed above. Refer to the additional requirements outlined in Admission of International Students on
page 9.
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited four-year
college or university
• Minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average
(GPA) of 3.0 (on a scale of A=4.0) and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduate courses completed at an
accredited college or university:
• Three years of experience (or equivalent) with one or
more organizations in a position of leadership or position
demonstrating leadership potential.
Applicants holding a master's or other advanced degrees
from accredited colleges or universities are admissible.
Should an applicant not meet the minimum admission
requirements, a conditional admission may be possible as
decided on a case-by-case basis.
Decisions about admission to the program will be made on
an individual basis by the MAL Admissions Committee.
Admission to each entering graduate class will be given to
the most highly qualified individuals. Admissions are handled on a "rolling" basis, with students admitted at the
beginning of the fall, winter, and spring terms. Selection of
candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of the
following items for each applicant:
• Previous college record
• Letters of recommendation
• Experience and organizational background
• Written statement
• Interview, if requested
Application Checklist
The following items must be submitted to the Adult and
Graduate Admissions Office:
ACADEMIC POLICIES
Academic Evaluation
Courses not offered on the numbered grading system are
noted in the course descriptions in this catalog as being
graded on PIN basis. In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 3.0. No more than two
courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the
degree. No more than two courses with a grade of or below
2.5 can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the
second time are counted in the grade point average. In order
to graduate a student must have a GPA of 3.0 or above. All
required courses and the final projects must be successfully
completed. A student registered for final projects (ML 589,
ML 592, ML 593, or ML 597) will be permitted to participate in Commencement but will not receive a diploma until
all courses and projects are successfully completed.
MAL Program Enrollment Policy
Students may take either one or two courses per trimester.
Enrolling in two courses per trimester enables a student to
complete the coursework in the program within two years.
All students are required to complete all components of the
program within five years. Extensions beyond five years will
be considered on the basis of petition to the MAL Advisory
Committee. Students who leave the program for more than
one trimester must request a leave of absence in writing
from the MAL program. A leave of absence may be granted
for one calendar year. Students who return to the program
after a leave of one year or more must fill out an Application
for Readmission form and submit to the Office of the Registrar. Time spent on an official MAL-approved leave of
absence will not count toward the five-year deadline for
degree completion.
ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS
• Completed application form-www.augsburg.edu/mal
• $35 nonrefundable application fee
• A 1-3 page statement relating the applicant's career and
life goals to leadership aspirations
• Recommendation letter and checklist from an immediate
supervisor, assessing leadership potential
• Recommendation letter and checklist from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant's work
style and leadership potential
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
For a complete list of Augsburg's accreditations, approvals,
and memberships, see page 3.
MAL FACULTY
Andrew Aoki , Professor of Political Science. BA, University
of Oregon; MA, PhD, University of Wisconsin.
John Benson , Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, Augsburg
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions
attended, listing all courses taken and any degree(s) conferred.
College; BD, Luther Theological Seminary; MA, PhD,
Columbia University.
• Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended,
listing courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any
Thomas Berl<as, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BCE,
PhD, University of Minnesota. Graduate Faculty in Organizational Management, Concordia University, St. Paul.
Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with
graduate program faculty and/or staff members.
Larry Crockett, Professor of Computer Science. BA, MA,
Pacific Lutheran University; MDiv, Luther Theological Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota; Priest, Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota.
Cass Dalglish , Associate Professor of English. BA, College
of St. Catherine; MFA, Vermont College; PhD, The Union
Institute.
Curtis Paulsen , Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, St.
Olaf College; MSW, University of Minnesota; PhD, The
Fielding Institute.
Diane Pike , Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning. BA, Connecticut College;
PhD, Yale University.
John Schmit, Associate Professor of English. BS, St. John's
Joseph A. Erickson , Professor of Education. BA, MA, College of St. Thomas; MA, Luther Northwestern Theological
Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota.
John Furia, Assistant Professor of Business Administration.
University; MA, University of New Orleans; PhD, The University of Texas-Austin.
Kathryn Swanson , Professor of English. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
BA, Rhode Island College; MPA, University of Rhode Island.
Joseph Volker, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BA, UniverDaniel S. Hanson , Assistant Professor of Communication
sity of California-Irvine; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Studies. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Garry Hesser, Professor of Sociology, Director of MetroUrban Studies, and Sabo Professor of Citizenship and Learning. BA, Phillips University; MDiv, Union Theological
Seminary; MA, PhD, University of Notre Dame.
David Lapakko, Associate Professor of Communication
Studies. BA, Macalester College; MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Velma Lashbrook, Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies. BS, Iowa State University; MS, Illinois State University;
EdD, West Virginia University:
Rosemary J. Link, Professor of Social Work and Associate
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate
Studies. BA, University of Southampton; Postgraduate
diploma and CQSW, University of London; PhD, University
of Minnesota.
Steven Manderscheid , Instructor of Leadership Studies.
BS, St. Cloud State University; MS, University of Minnesota;
EdD, University of St. Thomas. Chair, Department of Organizational Management, Concordia University.
Thomas Morgan , Professor of Business Administration and
Executive Director, Center for Faith and Learning. BS, Juniata College; MBA, University of Denver; MS, University of
Oregon; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Norma C. Noonan , Professor of Political Science, and
Director of the Center for Leadership Studies and the MAL
Program. BA, University of Pennsylvania; MA, PhD, Indiana
University.
Magdalena Paleczny-Zapp , Associate Professor of Business
Administration. BA, MS, PhD, Academy of Economics,
Krakow, Poland.
Catherine Paulsen , Instructor. BA, St. Olaf College; MA,
Lone Mountain College.
STAFF
Patty Park, Program Coordinator
Master of Arts in Nursing
Master of Arts in Nursing
We are excited about the educational opportunities, engaging practicum experiences and wealth of transcultural
nursing knowledge offered in the Master of Arts in Nursing program at Augsburg College. We are also proud of
our students who come from a wide range of diverse cultural, educational, and experiential backgrounds. Some
master's degree candidates enter directly from college, others are making mid-life career changes, and some are
returning to college after raising a family. The career options in nursing are more variable and more rewarding
than ever before.
As our population ages and becomes increasingly diverse, nurses are challenged to respond with creativity and
competence. The master's program prepares nurses for leadership across care systems, population groups,
cultures, and settings, with particular emphasis on addressing global and local health inequities. Graduates of
our master's program are practicing in acute care, community and public health, education, nursing
administration, and emerging care settings that are responsive to the needs of culturally diverse and underserved
populations. Many of our graduates are creating innovative practice models that demonstrate interdisciplinary
leadership and economically feasible solutions to health inequities within communities.
Students can choose between two tracks of study in the master's curriculum: Transcultural Nursing in
Community or Transformational Nursing Leadership and Management. Classes are offered at the Augsburg
campus in Minneapolis and at Bethel Lutheran Church in downtown Rochester, Minnesota. Video conferencing
is used for most classes and allows for "real time" connections between students in the two sites. Program
faculty and staff are available at both sites and eager to assist students in expanding their nursing practice and
advancing their career options while exploring together how we transform our unique gifts and interests into
personal and professional service in the world.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Leuning, PhD
Chair, Department of Nursing
Director, Master of Arts in Nursing
Master of Arts in Nursing Mission
Within the framework of a Christian liberal arts education,
the Master of Arts in Nursing program is designed to prepare nurses for transformational leadership and transcultural practice across care settings, with particular emphasis
on addressing health inequities.
TRANSCULTURAL NURSING IN COMMUNITY
The Transcultural Nursing in Community track in the Master of Arts in Nursing program was designed to prepare
nurses for advanced population-focused practice in culturally diverse communities. The curriculum is grounded in
nursing science, public health principles, theory-guided
practice, and transcultural care. The program of study
focuses on reaching populations that are underserved by
traditional care systems and who exist outside of the social
mainstream. As such, the program provides rich alternative
teaching and learning opportunities for graduate students
locally and internationally. Upon graduation from the program, nurses completing this track are eligible to apply for
certification in Advanced Transcultural Nursing through the
International Transcultural Nursing Society. Also, graduates
completing this track will be eligible to apply to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for certification
in Advanced Community Health Nursing.
A total of 10 courses plus a thesis or graduate project are
required. Three courses in the Advanced Nursing Core,
which all Master of Arts in Nursing students must take, five
courses from the Transcultural Nursing in Community
Track, and two electives make up the coursework for the
program.
Advanced Nursing Core (three courses)
NUR 505
Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing
Practice
NUR 520
Research Methods in Nursing
NUR 523
Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar
Transcultural Nursing in Community track (five courses)
NUR 500
Transcultural Health Care
NUR 503
Transcultural Health, Families, and the Life
Cycle, and
NUR 515
Managing Nursing Effectiveness within Care
Systems
OR
The Politics of Health Care
NUR 541
Plus, two of the following courses: *
NUR 510
Advanced Community Health Nursing I
NUR 511
Advanced Community Health Nursing II
NUR 530
The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for
Transformation
NUR 532
Transcultural Healing Practices
ELECTIVES-two graduate elective courses, which may
include the following:
ECO 520
Economics of Health Care in a Global
Community
Visions of Leadership
ML510
ML511
ML530
ML531
ML560
NUR 530
NUR532
NUR562
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
Ethics in Communication
The Dynamics of Change
Developing a Multicultural Perspective
The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for
Transformation
Transcultural Healing Practices
Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender, and
HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa
Note: Academic advisers can inform students about other
possible electives.
*Students seeking certification in Advanced Community
Health Nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing
Center (ANCC) must complete 500 hours of clinical
practicum work and select NUR 510 and NUR 511; students
seeking certification from the International Transcultural
Nursing Society may select NUR 530 and NUR 532. Clinical
practicum hours are integrated into several courses in the
curriculum.
Thesis or Graduate Project-students are required to
complete either a thesis or a graduate project, which is
equivalent to one course.
NUR 525
Graduate Field Project
NUR 535
Integrative Master's Thesis
TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND
MANAGEMENT
The Transformational Leadership and Management track
unites the liberal arts with nursing science and practice.
This track is designed to develop nurse leaders who are analytical, articulate, and constructively critical and who will be
able to cope with high-level healthcare delivery issues. Curricular emphasis is on interdisciplinary collaboration across
care settings. Participation in nursing leadership practica
and classroom dialogue provides opportunities for students
to apply knowledge and gain experience partnering with
diverse care providers, populations, and communities to
address health inequities in creative and relevant ways. Specialty electives build on students' competencies and goals.
Courses are offered by the Department of Nursing faculty as
well as faculty teaching in the Master of Arts in Leadership
and Master of Business Administration programs.
Students take a total of 10 courses, plus a thesis or graduate
project. Three courses in the Advanced Nursing Core,
which all Master of Arts in Nursing students must take, five
courses in the Transformational Leadership and Management Track, and two elective courses make up the course
work for the program.
Advanced Nursing Core (three courses)
NUR 505
Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nurs
ing Practice
Research Methods in Nursing
NUR 520
NUR 523
Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar
Transformational Nursing Leadership Track (five courses)*
NUR 500
Transcultural Health Care
NUR 521
Transformational Nursing Leadership
BUS 520
Management of the Healthcare Organization
Two of the following courses:
ML 511
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
ML 527
Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace
ML 535
Organizational Theory and Leadership
ML 565
Women and Leadership
Electives-two graduate elective courses, which may
include:
ECO 520
Economics of Health Care in a Global
Community
ML510
Visions of Leadership
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
ML511
Ethics in Communication
ML530
ML531
The Dynamics of Change
ML560
Developing a Multicultural Perspective
NUR530
The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for
Transformation
NUR532
Transcultural Healing Practices
NUR562
Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender, and
HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa
Note: Academic advisers can inform students about other
possible electives.
*Upon graduation from the program and completion of the
Transformational Leadership and Management track, students are eligible to apply for certification in Advanced
Nursing Administration from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Thesis or Graduate Project
Students have two options for fulfilling their Master of Arts
in Nursing final project, which serves as the capstone of the
master's program: a graduate field project, or an integrative
master's thesis.
The graduate field project, NUR 525, is based on a selfselected issue relevant to transcultural nursing in community or transformational nursing leadership. The student
will focus primarily on the application and integration of
knowledge. Working with an adviser, the student will
design and/or implement and evaluate a model of advanced
practice nursing applied to health inequities in a selected
community, or a nursing leadership issue.
The integrative thesis option, NUR 535, expands upon
and/or extends theoretical foundations or concepts identified in transcultural nursing, community health nursing,
and/or nursing leadership literature. The thesis project
demonstrates the student's ability to do independent
research involving the exposition of primary and secondary
literature appropriate to the topic, the collection and analysis of empirical data, and the articulation of implications for
advanced practice nursing.
Students register for their final project, with their adviser's
permission, near the end of the program. Students must
complete all coursework and defend the project within two
years after registration. After two years, students must pay a
continuation fee of $200 per term in order to retain student
status in the graduate program, including library privileges,
AugNet access, and parking privileges.
Please refer to the "Graduate Field Project or Integrative
Thesis Procedures and Policies" booklet available in the
Nursing Department for additional information.
Practica
Practice experience is emphasized in both tracks in the Master of Arts in Nursing program. Students who complete the
Transcultural Nursing in Community track will have
enough practice hours to be eligible to apply to take the certification exam in Advanced Community Health Nursing
through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Nursing
practice with diverse populations will also provide students
with the experiences needed to apply to take the certification exam in Transcultural Nursing. In the practica all students practice primarily in nontraditional settings with
persons underserved or excluded from mainstream health
care. Emphasis is on cultural diversity and health inequities
across health care settings. Students in the Transformational
Leadership and Management track have practice experience
in several courses with preceptors in leadership positions in
a variety of care settings.
A unique opportunity offered for practica at Augsburg is
provided by the Augsburg Central Nursing Center. The
Nursing Center provides services for persons struggling
with poverty and homelessness in the city of Minneapolis.
People from diverse backgrounds, who have health experiences grounded in wide-ranging cultural contexts, provide
many opportunities for students to explore advanced nursing roles and new models and forms of practice.
Study Abroad and Off-campus Opportunities
The Nursing Department works closely with cultural
guides, nurse mentors, and Augsburg's Center for Global
Education in developing study abroad opportunities. The
following study abroad and away opportunities are four
examples of existing practicum experiences.
Students may travel to Namibia in southwest Africa to
spend two weeks exploring health and healthcare challenges
within a rapidly developing country. Practical experience
with nurses in a variety of care settings, meaningful dialogue with key resource persons, and critical reflection foster personal and professional growth in this practicum.
Week-long immersion courses and practica are taught on
the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in western South Dakota.
These courses and experiences offer students the opportunity to live on the reservation and participate with public
health nurses providing health services. They also interact
with tribal leaders and experience cultural events relevant to
the Lakota people of Pine Ridge.
Ten-day courses and practica are available in Mexico and
Guatemala as well. Students explore the relationships of
indigenous and Western health care, the connection
between social justice and health, and interact with local
indigenous healers.
Students may apply all these study abroad options to
requirements in the Master of Arts in Nursing program.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
NUR 500 Transcultural Health Care
This course explores meanings and expressions of health,
illness, caring, and healing transculturally. Focus is on
understanding and developing professional competence in
caring for individuals, families, groups, and communities
with diverse cultural backgrounds. Culture is examined as a
pervasive, determining "blueprint" for thought and action
throughout the human health experience. Patterns of
human interaction that foster health and quality of life are
analyzed, and health destroying patterns of interaction, e.g.,
stereotyping, discrimination, and marginalization, are examined and submitted to moral and ethical reflection. (36
hours of practice experience)
NUR 501 Transcultural Care Systems
In this course, organizations are viewed as cultural systems
that are complex and adaptive, where continuous change
and unpredictability rule the development and course of
evolution. The importance of relationships, the role of selforganization, the processes of emergence and co-evolution
are explored via readings and discussions. Attendance at a
local, national, and/or international nursing leadership conference is mandatory. Dialogue and networking with a variety of nursing leaders to understand the context of
transcultural healthcare organizations are expected.
NUR 503 Transcultural Health, Families, and the Life
Cycle
The major curriculum concepts of individuals, health, nursing, and society are developed further in this course as the
function of individuals living in families and in communities
is explored. Content about systems, communication, small
group, and nursing theories is applied to family constellation.
The influence of the multigenerational family is examined in
terms of culture, belief system, roles, healthcare patterns, values, and goals. Specific concepts related to values and culture
are expanded and applied to the more complex social structures of traditional and nontraditional families as they interact in and with society. (36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 505 Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing
Practice
This course focuses on nursing science and nursing theory
as foundational to advanced transcultural nursing practice.
Philosophical underpinnings of different theoretical and
research traditions in nursing are compared and related to
the provision of culturally competent care in diverse communities. Nursing science is emphasized as a process of theory advancement and as an accumulating body of nursing
knowledge. (36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 510 Advanced Community Health Nursing I
This course focuses on persons, families and groups living
in relationship. Emphasis is on applying the core functions
of community/public health - assessment, policy development and assurance. Principles of epidemiology, population
demographics, and culture care are integrated into community-focused healthcare delivery models. Power structures
within dominant social systems are analyzed and critiqued
with regard to resource access and distribution among
underserved populations. (36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 511 Advanced Community Health Nursing II
Emphasis is on the application of public/community health
theory and research in providing health care to populations
and communities. Essential public health services are
assessed for adequacy in meeting community health needs
and addressing transcultural health goals. The impact of
diversity, privilege, resource limits, and globalization add
depth and reality to local and global community health concerns, patterns of health, suffering, and healthcare provisioning. Prerequisite: NUR 510. (72 hours of practice
experience)
NUR 515 Managing Nursing Effectiveness within Care
Systems
In planning and implementing nursing activities, healthcare
organizations are considered subcultures of society, which
entail particular issues of access and utilization for marginalized people. Strategies for negotiating structures of privilege
and professional control will be explored. Working with
marginalized populations, students will identify and support
the agency or persons who are seeking help from these systems. Nursing action will focus on mediating subcultures of
clients with the subculture of healthcare systems. Major
emphasis will be placed on mutuality with clients in planning actions and evaluating outcomes. (72 hours of practice
experience)
NUR 520 Research Methods in Nursing
Through a combination of literature review, field experience, and class discussion, research methods relevant to the
exploration of culture and health will be examined. Class
topics will include formulating study questions to explore
collective foundations of meaning and explanation in health
and illness, practice in data collection procedures of field
research, and issues of interpretation and analysis in qualitative research. Prerequisite: a college-level statistics course.
(36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 521 Transformational Nursing Leadership
This course emphasizes transformational nursing leadership
and management in partnership with diverse groups. Transcultural competence is lifted up as significant to the evolving leadership and planning skills needed in emerging care
systems. Opportunities for students to engage in designing
relevant models of care delivery are woven into clinical
practica. (72 hours of practice experience)
NUR 523 Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar
The conceptualization, investigation, and application of
nursing knowledge will be critiqued with particular focus
on its contribution to developing practice in transcultural
community health care. Through reflection and dialogue,
which includes professional experience of practice contexts,
as well as theoretical and research literature, students will
formulate a transcultural nursing model of care. (36 hours
of practice experience)
NUR 525 Graduate Field Project
This course focuses on the application and integration of
knowledge to a student-selected issue or topic of concern
relevant to transcultural nursing, community health nursing, and/or transformational nursing leadership. Working
with a nursing faculty adviser, students design and/or implement and evaluate a theory-based model of advanced practice nursing. Relevant coursework is integrated into the
project and the final written report. Plans for disseminating
the report for public and professional use are encouraged.
Students will defend the project to their graduate committee
(major faculty adviser and two readers) and invited guests
at the time of completion.
NUR 530 The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for
Transformation
In this course, the student will explore ritual and ceremony
from a transcultural perspective. Attention will be focused
on rituals and ceremonies in specific cultures and religions,
and in the modern American medical system that sustains
its own rituals. In some cultures, formal or informal religious practices may be integral to the ritual of ceremony
and healing. In modern American culture, the perceived
division between the mind, body, and spirit has led to ritual
and ceremony being considered adjunctive to the scientific
approach to healing. Students will have an opportunity to
interact with persons who integrate ritual and ceremony
into their lives and healthcare practices. Students will also
discuss the meaning of ritual and ceremony to their own
lives and professional practice.
NUR 532 Transcultural Healing Practices
This course will introduce students to complementary healing practices including the historical and cultural contexts
in which they developed. Students will discuss the philosophical underpinnings of therapeutic systems and paradigms of healing in selected complementary therapies:
music therapy, traditional Chinese medicine, mind-body
healing, spiritual and faith practices, energy healing practices , movement therapies, homeopathy, manual therapies,
and nutrition and nutritional supplements.
NUR 535 Integrative Master's Thesis
The integrative thesis expands upon or extends the theoretical foundations in the literature of Transcultural Nursing in
Community or Transformational Leadership and Management. It demonstrates the student's ability to do independent research that integrates past and current literature
appropriate to the topic, the collection and analysis of
empirical data, and the articulation of implications for
advanced nursing practice or leadership in nursing organizations. Students will defend the project to their selected
graduate committee (comprised of the student's faculty
adviser and two readers) and invited guests. Plans for disseminating the report for public and professional use are
encouraged.
NUR 541 The Politics of Health Care
This course will explore how health and illness are related
to inequities in society and dynamics of power in systems of
health care. The following issues will be examined in the
course: How widening gaps in the distribution of wealth
diminish the health of all members of society; how social
inequities become medicalized as health disparities, how an
emphasis on profit in health care affects the distribution of
healing resources in the population, and what strategies the
poor and powerless employ to gain access to healthcare
resources. This course will include an optional study abroad
experience in Guatemala. (72 hours of practice experience)
NUR 562 Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender, and
HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa
This broad-based interdisciplinary course explores the influence of culture and gender on the HIV/AIDS pandemic in
sub-Saharan Africa. The natural history, biology, and epidemiology of AIDS in Africa, as well as socio-cultural, ethical, theological, and political responses to the disease are
examined. Women's collective and individual efforts to preserve the health of their families and communities are highlighted as hopeful and positive responses to the HIV/AIDS
crisis in sub-Saharan Africa.
NUR 599 Topics
Study of selected topics that are not treated extensively
through current course offerings. Specific topics will be
published prior to registration.
BUS 520 Management of the Healthcare Organization
This course provides an overview of the key organizational
and behavioral concepts which underlie effective management practices in healthcare organizations. It addresses both
the theory and practice of effective management. The course
will emphasize the importance of addressing the expectations, needs, and performances of people in organizations,
and recognizes the role of the internal, external, and global
cultures that impact organizational structure, behavior, and
change.
ECO 520 Economics of Health Care in a Global
Community
At the end of the class, students will be better able to apply
economic concepts to the health systems of both the United
States and other parts of the world. The focus will be on the
public policy aspects of the healthcare system, e.g. , issues of
access and cost.
ML 510 Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary
journey
Introduction to selected concepts of leadership, providing a
historical and philosophical framework for the program.
This course views the nature and purpose of leadership
from a variety of disciplines and perspectives.
ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional
aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking.
This course uses creativity as a method, and it examines techniques for solving problems in organizations, for enhancing
innovation, and for seeking an integrative worldview.
ML 52 7 Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace
The wide-ranging spirituality movement in the workplace is
a notable feature of contemporary life. This course explores
the dimensions of this trend and its implications for leadership through a variety of sources and perspectives.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Applicants into the Master of Arts in Nursing program
must have:
• Bachelor's degree in nursing from a regionally-accredited
four-year college or university, or must have an Associate
of Science degree in nursing in addition to a non-nursing
bachelor's degree.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of A= 4.0) in all previous college coursework
• Experience as a registered nurse
• Professional liability insurance
ML 530 Ethics in Communication
Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication
through the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives
within human communication. This course places particular
attention on the use and abuse of communication in politics, advertising, and interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes sensitivity to ethical conflicts that arise in social and
organizational settings.
ML 531 The Dynamics of Change
This course offers an exploration of the context of social
change and varying responses to diverse human needs.
Ways of achieving well-being may be viewed differently by
leaders in public and private domains and across cultures.
The course explores these various perspectives, including
areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social
and organizational change. Sociological, human development, and economic theories are applied to contemporary
public and private sector issues for social change.
• Current nursing license
• All required immunizations
A college-level statistics course is required for progression in
the program, but is not necessary for admission.
Decisions about admission to the program will be made on
an individual basis by the Graduate Admissions Committee.
Admissions are handled throughout the year, with students
being admitted at the beginning of the fall (September),
winter Uanuary), and spring (April) terms.
Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of the following items for each applicant:
• Previous college record and GPA
• Letters of recommendation
• Professional experience
ML 535 Organizational Theory and Leadership
In-depth exploration of organizational theory plus related
concepts, issues, and concerns. The course is designed to
enable the student to acquire knowledge and develop skills in
order to function as a responsible, ethical participant within
various types of organizational structures and cultures.
ML 560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective
This course focuses on the ability to function and lead in
culturally diverse contexts within the U.S. Goals include
improved communication skills and interpersonal sensitivity, appreciation for the complexity of the racial and ethnic
groupings, and awareness of key issues facing those groups.
ML 565 Women and Leadership
A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women and
leadership: entrepreneurial, political, and social. It offers an
interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and leadership. Topics include analysis of alternative approaches to
leadership, women and careers, and women in society past
and present. The course is intended to enhance the analytical and leadership skills of the participants.
• Written statement describing professional and
educational goals
Application Checklist
The following items must be sent to the Adult and Graduate
Admissions Office:
• Completed application formwww.augsburg.edu/ma_nursing
• $35 nonrefundable application fee
• A 2-3 page typed statement describing the applicant's professional and educational goals
• Three letters of recommendation-in English-addressing the applicant's character and ability for graduate study.
(Two of these recommendations must be from professional colleagues.)
• Evidence of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training, professional liability insurance, and required immunizations
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate
institutions attended, listing all courses taken and any
degree(s) conferred
An interview with graduate program faculty and/or staff
members may be requested.
Admission as an international student
International applicants must submit the required application materials listed above . Refer to the additional requirements outlined in Admission of International Students on
page 9.
ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The Master of Arts in Nursing program is fully accredited by
the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
For a complete list of Augsburg's accreditations, approvals,
and memberships, see page 3.
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING FACULTY
Magdeline Aagard , Associate Professor of Nursing. BA,
Augustana College; MBA, PhD, University of St. Thomas.
Marty Alemc\n, Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, University of Minnesota; MA, Augsburg College.
Katherine Baumgartner, Assistant Professor of Nursing.
BSN, Minnesota State University; MA, Augsburg College.
Ruth Enestvedt, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Co-Coordinator of the Augsburg Central Nursing Center (ACNC).
BA, St. Olaf College; MS, PhD, University of Minnesota.
I
Linda Holt, Instructor of Nursing, Co-Coordinator of the
Augsburg Central Nursing Center (ACNC) . BSN, University
of Minnesota; MSN, University of Washington-Seattle.
Cheryl Leuning , Professor of Nursing, Chair of the Department of Nursing, and Director of the MAN program. BA,
Augustana College; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of Utah.
Joyce Miiier, Assistant Professor of Nursing. ADN,
Rochester State junior College; BSN , Augsburg College; MA,
Augsburg College.
Susan Nash , Associate Professor of Nursing. BSN, MSN,
EdD, University of Minnesota.
Joyce Perkins, Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, University of New Hampshire; RN, College of St. Teresa; MA, St.
Mary's College Graduate Center; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of Colorado.
Pauline Utesch , Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN,
Winona State University; MA, Augsburg College.
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
We are certain that you will make an excellent decision by choosing Augsburg to develop your skills,
knowledge, and capabilities. We believe our program will give you an opportunity to challenge yourself by
engaging in classes, projects, and studies that will help form and refine your ability to think critically, analyze
problems, and align your decisions with ethical values and beliefs-while gaining valuable, relevant, and
contemporary business acumen and skills.
Today's business world offers great opportunities to not only realize traditional business goals of increasing
shareholder or owner value but also offers individuals a unique opportunity to serve their communities,
stakeholders, and associates by exercising good decision-making in the areas of corporate social responsibility,
sustainability, and diversity. Our increasingly global and virtual economies call for new knowledge, new
perspectives, and new competencies. Graduates of our MBA program are qualified to take their place as
leaders in their organizations, their communities, and the global economy.
Our unique summative course, the Management Consulting Project, gives students the challenging
opportunity to work on real business issues with actual businesses and organizations in the Twin Cities and
Rochester. Guided and coached by expert faculty with significant business experience, students work in small
consulting teams and bring together the business disciplines they have studied in the program to perform an
accurate analysis and recommendation to the client organization.
Students in the Augsburg MBA program can choose among a growing number of alternatives that include
completion of a core curriculum general MBA, a healthcare management-focused MBA, or additional
concentrations in finance, marketing, human resources, international business, or project management. We
believe we have the structure and design to promote learning and retain rigor, integrity, and quality in an
accelerated degree program. The Augsburg MBA is organized into cohorts, taught by experienced and highly
qualified faculty, and aided by excellent facilities, multiple locations, and the latest in technology, From the
first day of orientation to the day you walk across the stage at Commencement, we promise to offer you an
exciting, challenging, reflective educational experience that will increase your confidence, reinforce your
concepts of vocation, and enable you to seek greater roles of responsibility and impact in your career.
Sincerely,
4-- ~~
Steven M. Zitnick
Director, MBA Program
The Master of Business Administration MissionTo prepare students for professional careers in business by
developing their decision-making skills and judgment, and
by transforming them into effective managers and leaders.
The program aspires to provide an outstanding student-centered education that produces graduates who are critically
astute, technically proficient, and who understand the moral
and ethical consequences of their decisions on their organization and on the world.
Master of Business Administration Program Overview
Todays business leader must be able to quickly analyze situations and information and then critically think through the
alternatives and courses of action. The purpose of the Augsburg MBA is to prepare students to accept greater responsibility in organizations facing this fast-evolving business culture.
The curriculum of the MBA gives students the ability to think
critically and ethically as they face the increased challenges of
a global business environment. Quality, individual initiative,
ethics, and teamwork are hallmarks of the Augsburg MBA.
We have a commitment to continually improve the students'
experience and learning in the program. Our faculty is
uniquely qualified to bridge theory and real world application, giving the MBA student the opportunity to acquire skills
and knowledge in a variety of disciplines.
The Augsburg MBA can be completed in fewer than 24
months.
Cohorts
Augsburg's MBA program is organized around small groups,
or cohorts. Students in a cohort program model stay
together as a group through the sequence of classes for the
duration of the program. This provides a continuous, collaborative learning process. The cohort environment fosters a
cohesive learning community where students not only learn
from one another, but mentor each other and peer coach.
You'll share diverse professional expertise and experience as
you work in teams on projects, case studies, presentations,
and simulations, both inside and outside of class.
Working individually and in small groups enables you to
enhance your strengths, build your skills, expand your business acumen, and improve your decision-making. Together
as a community you will build personal, social, and academic abilities.
Adult learners bring a wealth of work and personal life
experiences with them into the classroom, multiplying the
opportunities for learning. The personal connections and
relationships you build with fellow students and faculty will
extend into an important and valuable network as you take
your career to new levels.
Locations and Schedules
Classes are offered at four locations: Augsburg's Minneapolis
campus, Thrivent Financial in downtown Minneapolis,
Augsbsurg's Rochester campus, and at St. Stephen Lutheran
Church in Bloomington. Cohorts begin three times per academic year: fall term (September), winter term Qanuary),
and spring term (April) . Orientation for new cohorts is generally scheduled for one-to-two weeks in advance of the
beginning of classes. For more information on class schedules, go to www.augsburg.edu/mba or call the Adult and
Graduate Admissions Office at 612-330-1390.
MBA Advisory Board
The MBA Advisory Board is composed of both active and
retired senior business leaders from global, regional, and
entrepreneurial organizations. The board meets several
times yearly to review the program's progress, offer advice,
and provide insight into contemporary business issues that
influence curriculum development or modification. Additionally, the board is invited to participate in student and
alumni events throughout the year.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MBA 592 Leadership: Ethics, Service, and Transformation
This course will provide learners with well-rounded, comprehensive leadership skills that will enhance personal and
organizational effectiveness. Leadership skills and abilities
have long been viewed as important contributors to success
in personal and professional spheres. Topics include leadership strategy, critical and distinctive functions and skills of
management and leadership, relationship building, servant
leadership, leadership communication, and self-awareness
and discovery of leadership styles, traits, and abilities.
MBA 520 Accounting for Business Managers
Concepts of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(GAAP) for preparing financial statements. Students will
learn to analyze income statements, balance sheets, and
annual reports, and to budget using projected sales, fixed
and variable expenses, breakeven calculation, and capital
budgeting.
MBA 545 Organizational Development
Theory and application of organizational development (OD)
of human resources within organizations. Topics include
strategies and tactics for developing human resources to
support organizational cultural changes (such as total quality management), team building, collaboration with other
teams, training, the impact of diversity, and evaluation of
OD strategies.
MBA 570 Quantitative Decision-Making for Managers
Extracting actionable information from data, interpreting
data in tables and graphs, interpreting statistical significance, evaluating survey data, using data mining with large
databases, and using simulation and modeling in business
decisions.
MBA 575 Strategic Technology
Making strategic technology decisions most favorable to
organization and culture, interaction with customers and
suppliers, and future growth of the organization. Students
will come to understand the impact of the Internet and electronic commerce on the traditional business model, the
effect on employees, and the ethical and societal results of
given technology choices.
MBA 510 Managerial Economics
Application of economic tools in solving managerial problems . Topics include markets and organizations, demand
and cost functions, demand and supply analysis, game theory and the economics of strategy, pricing incentives, evaluation, regulation, incentive conflicts and contracts, and
ethics and the organizational architecture. Students develop
critical thinking skills and a framework of analyzing business decisions. In summary, the objective of the course is to
help business students become architects of business strategy rather than simply middle managers plodding along the
beaten path of others.
MBA 550 Marketing Management
Applying marketing theory and practice to real-li.fe marketing situations. Topics include market segmentation, targeting, positioning, distribution of goods and services, the
relationship between price and demand, brand management, and marketing plans and strategy. Students gain
hands-on experience with marketing in cross-functional
organization strategies.
MBA 580 Management Consulting Project
Working in teams with a local organization, students
develop expertise in an area related to their vocation, using
communication, leadership and collaboration skills, and
academic knowledge to research, analyze, and make recommendations. The management consulting project culminates
in a presentation to the client and the faculty adviser.
MBA 530 Managerial Finance
Understanding the foundations of financial management
including markets, institutions, interest rates, risk and
return, and the time value of money. Included are security
valuation, corporate valuation, strategic investment and
financing decisions, working capital management, mergers
and acquisitions, derivatives, bankruptcy; and multinational
implications.
MBA 540 Business and Professional Ethics
This course provides students with an understanding of the
ethical problems faced by people in organizations and businesses today. A framework for recognizing ethical problems
helps the student determine how decisions will affect people
positively or negatively This course conveys a model of
analysis of ethical problems to allow students the ability to
make better judgments about what is right and fair. The
course also allows students to gain confidence in their
understanding and their proposed solutions for ethical
issues, thus being able to forcefully and reasonably defend
their point of view.
MBA 560 Communication Issues in Management
An ethnographic approach to communication in the workplace including how physical settings, communication channels, institutional goals, institutional culture, and the roles of
participants shape communication. Students will use case
studies and their own workplace experiences to examine
effectiveness, ideologies and biases, network theory, persuasive appeals, and communication of institutional values.
MBA 565 Managing in a Global Environment
Explores the reasons, conditions, processes, and challenges
of internationalization from an enterprise perspective. The
foci of the course will be international trade theory and institutional governance of international trade/monetary policy,
and the differences in political-economic/socio-cultural systems and their implications for international business.
MBA 595 Strategic Management
Organizations that survive over time generally meet customer needs more effectively than the customer's alternatives. These organizations adapt to a constantly changing
environment, usually coordinating change in a variety of
different functional areas. Strategy matches the organization's capabilities to its market position, facilitates resource
allocation, and provides guidance for decision-making. This
course is integrative of all subject matter in the MBA program, and adopts the perspective of senior management.
THE AUGSBURG MBA WITH A HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION
This program includes the following courses from the MBA
core program, followed by the Healthcare Management
Concentration.
MBA 592
MBA 520
MBA 510
MBA 570
MBA 530
MBA 560
MBA 545
MBA 575
MBA 550
MBA 595
Leadership: Ethics, Service, and Transformation
Accounting for Business Managers
Managerial Economics
Quantitative Decision-Making for Managers
Managerial Finance
Communication Issues in Management
Organizational Development in Healthcare
Management
Strategic Technology in Healthcare Management
Marketing in Healthcare Management
Strategic Management for Healthcare
Management
MBH 597 Integrated Health Delivery Systems (Required)
This course is focused on the health-related industries that
comprise the healthcare system in the United States. Critical
success factors for the medical care, hospital care, long-term
care, mental health care, medical equipment, pharmaceutical, health insurance, and managed care industries are
examined. The course also considers the influences of
demographics, consumer expectations, and government
policies on healthcare system performance.
MBH 542 Legal and Ethical Considerations in Health
Care (Required)
This course covers the laws affecting administration of hospitals and other healthcare organizations: administrative law,
corporate and business law, labor law, civil liability, and taxrelated issues. The course also considers the ethical issues
underlying financing, organization, and delivery of healthcare services as well as addresses the numerous ethical issues
raised by advances in technology, changing societal values,
decreased resources, and increasing professional liability.
MBH 53 7 Healthcare Financing (Required)
This course focuses on a variety of public and private third
party mechanisms for financing healthcare services. A
review is made of the various trends and constraints associated with each mechanism. Particular attention is paid to
the role of private health insurance and government reimbursement mechanisms for health services. Prerequisite:
MBA 530 Managerial Finance
MBH 546 Human Resource Issues in Health Care
(Elective or required, depending on location)
This course provides complete coverage of relevant human
resource issues in healthcare management, as well as a solid
foundation in both HR and healthcare administrative practices. It offers a comprehensive, focused approach to the
demands of the current human resources role. This practical, hands-on course introduces human resources to those
who are preparing to work in any area of health care or
health services. Written for practitioners and students in all
disciplines related to health, this course covers important
topics such as recruitment, training, termination, legal
issues, labor unions, design and analysis safety, employee
relations, healthcare compensation practices, and the challenges facing healthcare management today.
MBH 593 Healthcare Operations Management (Elective)
This course analyzes the operations of healthcare organizations to improve quality and productivity. Quality improvement models including Six Sigma are reviewed for
usefulness and effectiveness within healthcare delivery or
manufacturing environments related to health care. Management information systems (MIS) are evaluated as aids to the
quality process. A course project is a key element in applying strategic concepts and processes.
MBH 562 Global Healthcare Issues (Required)
Governments bear significant responsibilities for assuring
the health of their people. As our understanding of the
social determinants of health has improved, exercising this
responsibility calls for national policies that include planning for the personal healthcare system, addressing broader
issues of population health services and links to policies
that affect education, economic development, the environment, among other areas. All nations, especially developing
countries and those in transition, face challenges to their
national health strategies from the effects of globalization
and global decision-making on issues that affect health.
MBH 572 Information Technology in Health Care
(Elective)
The course focuses on managing information as a strategic
resource within healthcare organizations; designing information systems to capture, combine, and transform information
to measure processes and outcomes of care, support collaborative clinical decision-making, support management decisions, empower patients, and improve healthcare operations.
CONCENTRATIONS
Master of Business Administration students may choose a
concentration in one of several disciplines following com-
pletion of the core curriculum. A concentration allows students to become competitive in a specific career field or, in
some cases, assists the student in achieving a professional
certification or accreditation.
Graduate Certificates
The following concentrations are also available as graduate
certificate programs. Students who seek advanced skills and
knowledge in a specific business discipline, but either
already possess an MBA or are not interested in pursuing a
degree at this time, may enroll in any concentration as a certificate student. These courses are transcribed and "for
credit." In most cases, (depending on employer policies)
they will be accepted for tuition reimbursement. Contact
the MBA Office at 612-330-1778 or the Adult and Graduate
Admissions Office at 612-330-1390 for more information.
Finance Concentration
Students prepare for careers in international banking,
finance, and investments by learning finance and investment theory and applications , and the operations of financial markets.
• Financial theory and applications
• Investment theory and portfolio management
• Financial markets
• Options and derivatives
• International finance
• Financial statement analysis
Marketing Concentration
Students receive solid exposure to major topic areas beyond
the core, learn to evaluate research data for marketing decisions, and gain integrative, practical experience in marketing.
• Marketing research
• Marketing communications
• Sales management
• Consumer behavior
• Technology and e-commerce
• International marketing
Human Resource Management Concentration
Students can prepare for careers in the field of human
resource management. Major topics cover a wide range of
HR functions including training and selection, compensation and benefits, and global issues in human resources. Students completing the certificate will be preparing for
certification as a human resource professional (PHR).
• Training, selection, and performance
• Industrial/Labor relations
• Compensation and benefits management
• Organizational effectiveness
• Global human resources
• Strategic human resources
Healthcare Management Concentration
The Master of Business Administration with a concentration
in healthcare management (MBA/HCM) is designed to provide students with leadership as well as the management
knowledge and skills needed to be successful in today's
healthcare organizations. The MBA/HCM emphasizes the
identification, analysis, and solution of complex management problems with a foundation of healthcare concepts and
decision models that will support the variety of management
roles that can be seen in today's healthcare environment.
• Legal and ethical considerations in healthcare
management
• Official GMAT score report (school code 6014)-not
required for certificate applicants
Admission as an international student
International applicants must submit the required application materials listed above. Refer to the additional requirements outlined in Admission oflnternational Students on
page 9.
Admission as a transfer student
Students may apply to Augsburg as a transfer student. Transfer students follow the same procedure as new applicants.
• Integrated health delivery systems
• Healthcare financing
• Cross-cultural issues in health care
• Global healthcare issues
• Healthcare operations management (elective)
Transfer students may receive up to six (6.0) transfer credits. (See Evaluation of Transfer Credit on p. 6.) Students
must complete no fewer than seven (7.0) courses at Augsburg in order to receive their MBA degree from Augsburg
College.
GMAT Waiver Policy
International Business Concentration
Students develop a specialized toolkit to deal with the global
economy with its massive increases in international trade,
foreign direct investment, multinational companies, and
international financial transactions.
• Business English
• International marketing
• International managerial finance
• International business negotiations
• International logistics
As a general policy, the Augsburg MBA program requires the
GMAT of all applicants, due to both the analytical and critical evaluation components of our accelerated program. The
GMAT is used both to evaluate the candidate's opportunity
for success as well as indicate areas where remedial work
may be necessary. However, the Admissions Committee will
consider, on a case-by-case basis, GMAT waiver requests for
the MBA program. Waivers are not automatic for any candidate, and a brief written request must be submitted outlining the reasons why the Admissions Committee should
grant a GMAT waiver. Current occupation or undergraduate
disciplines are not specific grounds for a GMAT waiver.
• Legal aspects of international business
ELIGIBILITY
Project Management Concentration-coming in 2009
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants to the MBA program must have:
• bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year
institution
• minimum of two years of relevant work experience
• personal interview with the MBA program director
Admission checl<list
The following materials must be submitted to the Adult and
Graduate Admissions Office:
• completed application-Apply online at
www.augsburg.edu/mba/admissions/application.html
• $35 application fee
• Two personal statements
• Official undergraduate/graduate transcripts sent directly
to the Augsburg Adult and Graduate Admissions Office
• Current resume of work history
• Two confidential letters of recommendation
GMAT waivers may be offered to:
Those candidates who have been enrolled in a graduate
degree program in a technical or quantitatively rigorous
discipline (such as actuarial science, engineering, mathematics, physics, economics, or chemistry) from an accredited institution and who were in good academic standing
with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better (or the
equivalent of a B average under the system used by that
institution). Students should have completed at least four
academic courses within this curriculum to qualify. It is
important to note that employment history and current
assignment will be reviewed in addition to the degree
requirement.
• Those who hold the following graduate degrees from an
accredited college or university with an overall grade
point average of 3.0 or better (or the equivalent of a B
average under the system used by that institution.)
• Medical or dental degree (MD,DDS)
• Law degree QD)-depending on undergraduate major
• Master's or doctoral degree in an academic discipline
that included a significant quantitative, engineering,
mathematics, or statistics component or involved
research requiring significant quantitative skills.
• Any other quantitatively based graduate degree from
an accredited college or university that the Admissions
Committee believes has highly prepared the candidate
for rigorous graduate-level work
• Master's, PhD, EdD, or advanced degrees in disciplines
other than those identified, including those granted by
academic institutions outside the U.S. will be evaluated
by the Admissions Committee. (See grade requirement
above)
• Those who have completed a graduate program at
Augsburg College in the MAL, MAN, MSW, MAE, or PA
programs.
• Current and active CPA designation. If the CPA designation has been inactive and not current for a period greater
than five years, the waiver will not be granted.
GMAT WAIVER CHECKLIST
Please submit the following documentation to the associate
director of the MBA program:
• One-page written request outlining reasons why the
Admissions Committee should grant a GMAT waiver
• Copies of transcripts for all work completed at any college
or university, whether or not a degree was granted (unless
previously submitted to the graduate admissions office)
• Current resume (unless previously submitted to the graduate admissions office)
• Any other information that you wish to submit to support
your request
Typically, GMAT waiver decisions are made within one week
of receipt of materials. For questions about this checklist or
the waiver policy, please contact either the Adult and Graduate Admissions Office or the MBA program office.
ACADEMIC POLICIES
MBA Program Enrollment Policy
Students are strongly encouraged to remain in their cohort
and complete their MBA program as scheduled. All students
are required to complete all components of the program
within five years of matriculation. Extensions beyond five
years will be considered on the basis of petition to the MBA
director. Students who leave the program for more than one
trimester must request a leave of absence in writing from the
MBA program. A leave of absence may be granted for one calendar year. Students who return to the program after a leave
of one year or more must fill out an Application for Readmission form and submit it to the MBA office. Time spent on an
official MBA-approved leave of absence will not count toward
the five-year deadline for degree completion.
Last Day to Withdraw from Class
For information regarding the last date on which students
may withdraw from a class and receive a "W" on their
records, please contact the MBA office.
Academic Evaluation
Evaluation of academic performance in the MBA program
will be based on number grades using a 4.0-scale as defined
below:
4.0
Achieves highest standards of excellence
3.5
3.0
Meets acceptable standards
2.5
2.0
Meets minimum standards
Unacceptable performance (no credit - course must
be repeated)
1.5-0.0 Unacceptable performance (no credit - course must
be repeated)
W
Grade assigned when a student withdraws from a
course after the deadline, "Without notation on the
record." Students can only withdraw from the same
class two times. If a student withdraws from the
same course a third time, he or she must meet with
the director of the MBA program to discuss continued participation in the MBA program.
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the
instructor grants permission after determining that
a student emergency may delay completion of
coursework. Students who receive an incomplete
grade should be capable of passing the course if
they satisfactorily complete outstanding course
requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an Application for Incomplete Grade
form with the Office of the Registrar that states the
reasons for the request, outlines the work required
to complete the course, and includes the course
instructor's signature. The instructor may stipulate
the terms and conditions that apply to course completion; however, students may not attend the same
course (or a portion of the same course) in a following term with an incomplete grade. The student
must complete the outstanding work in enough
time to allow evaluation of the work by the instructor and the filing of a grade before the final day of
the following academic term in the student's program. If the work is not completed by the specified
date of the following academic term, the grade for
the course becomes 0.0.
Degree Requirements
To be conferred the MBA degree, students must achieve the
following:
• Successful completion of all admission conditions
• Successful completion of MBA courses (2.5 or above)
• No more than two courses with a grade of 2.5 or below,
and with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Successful completion and submission of the management
consulting project
Students who successfully complete Augsburg's MBA program will receive a Master of Business Administration degree.
ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission,
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
For a complete list of Augsburg's accreditations, approvals,
and memberships, see page 3.
MBA FACULTY
William Arden , Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, New York University; MS, Northeastern University;
MBA, Boston University.
David Bartlett, Instructor, Economics and Business Administration. BA, University of California-San Diego; MA, University of Chicago; MA, PhD, University of California-San Diego.
Lori Peterson, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BSB, Carlson School, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Larry Sallee , Instructor, Business Administration. BS, University of Wisconsin-Superior; MBA, University of WisconsinLaCrosse; DBA, U.S. International University; Certified Public
Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant.
Nora Braun , Associate Professor of Business Administration.
BSBA, University of Missouri-Columbia; MBA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
John Schmit, Associate Professor of English. BS, St. john's
Thomas Burns, Instructor, Business Administration. BA, Iona
David Schwain , Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BBA, University of Cincinnati; MBA, Harvard University.
College; MBA, University of St. Thomas.
C. Lee Clarke , Assistant Professor of Business Administration.
BA, Capital University; MDiv, Trinity Lutheran Seminary;
MBA, University of St. Thomas.
University; MA, University of New Orleans; PhD, University
of Texas.
Joanne Smith , Instructor, Business Administration. BA, Smith
College; MA, University of Minnesota.
David Conrad , Assistant Professor of Business Administration.
Peter Stark, Assistant Professor of Business Administration.
BS, Northwestern University; MBA, EdD, Pepperdine University:
BA, Winona State University; MA, EdD, St. Mary's University
of Minnesota.
John Stein, Instructor, of Economics. BS, University of
Detroit; MA, University of Illinois.
Stella Hofrenning , Assistant Professor of Economics. BS,
University of Maryland; PhD, University of Illinois.
Stuart Stoller, Professor of Business Administration. BS, MS,
Long Island University; Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Mark Isaacson , Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Steven Zitnick, Assistant Professor of Business Administra-
Ashok Kapoor , Associate Professor of Business Administra-
tion and Director of the MBA program. BA, Shimer College;
MS, University of Utah.
tion. BA, MA, University of Delhi; MA, MBA, University of
Minnesota; PhD, Temple University.
Laura Lazar, Assistant Professor of Business Administration.
BA, MLS, Valparaiso University; MBA, PhD, Indiana University:
Edward Lotterman , Assistant Professor of Economics. BA,
MS, University of Minnesota.
Steven Lukas, Instructor, Business Administration. BS, MA,
University of Nebraska; EdD, University of St. Thomas.
Roseanne Malevich , Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, MBA, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Marc Mcintosh , Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, DePaul University; MBA, Harvard University; DBA,
Argosy University:
Michael Mcllhon, Instructor, Business Administration. BBA,
MA, University of Iowa.
John Molloy, Assistant Professor ofBusiness Administration.
BBA, MS, University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Magdalena Paleczny-Zapp, Associate Professor of Business
Administration. BA, MA, Central School for Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; PhD, Akademia Ekonomiczna, Krakow.
Master of Science in Physician .Assistant ·studies
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Thank you for your interest in the Augsburg College Physician Assistant Program. I hope you will find the
information included in this catalog helpful as you make the decision to pursue your graduate degree in
physician assistant studies.
Our mission in the Augsburg College Physician Assistant Program is to educate students in a manner consistent
with the College's mission. It is based on a foundation of respect and sensitivity to persons of all cultures and
backgrounds, and oriented toward service to underserved populations. Students are educated to be well versed
in current medical theory and practice, and graduates are encouraged to work in primary care settings. The
program promotes dedication to excellence in performance, with the highest standards of ethics and integrity;
and commitment to lifelong personal and professional development.
Your education here will be guided by a group of faculty who are committed to the physician assistant
profession and to seeing you achieve success as a graduate of the program. With a PA degree from Augsburg
College, you will stand out as a person who cares about changing the world one person at a time, and who is
willing to risk becoming different by building on your strengths.
Since its founding in 1995, our program graduates have achieved many successes, some of which include:
• The Classes of 2001, 2004, and 2007 scored among the highest mean averages in the nation on the
National Board Exam.
• 95% of Augsburg College PA graduates have successfully passed the National Board Exam on their first try.
• ALL graduates seeking employment in the PA field have been employed within six months of graduation.
We believe that this success is due in part to the quality of the education and preparation that the student
receives in the Augsburg PA Program. In addition, it speaks to the kind of students we attract; hard working,
committed individuals dedicated to their goal of becoming a physician assistant.
Choosing the PA Program at Augsburg College will require you to move beyond current comforts and
assumptions. You will likely encounter people of different backgrounds, and learn from their experiences to
transform yourself into a competent and caring healthcare provider. Here you will begin your lifelong
commitment to the care and well being of people.
Dawn B. Ludwig, PhD, PA-C
Director, Physician Assistant Studies Program
student has been in for the required rotations, or may be
elsewhere in the state.
The clinical education is taught by physicians, and supplemented by physician assistants and other healthcare
providers. Each student is evaluated by the physician preceptor for the designated rotation. Nine times during the
clinical phase students will return to Augsburg for testing as
well as didactic and clinical skill workshops.
CLINICAL PHASE DESCRIPTIONS
PA 600 Family Medicine Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of systemic diseases and conditions unique to the clinical practice
of family medicine. Inclusion of proper data collection
through history and physical examination, formulation of
accurate problem lists, thorough investigation and development of treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine
as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature. Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 601 Internal Medicine Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of systemic diseases and conditions unique to the clinical practice
of internal medicine. Inclusion of proper data collection
through history and physical examination, formulation of
accurate problem lists, thorough investigation, and development of treatment plans utilizing evidence based medicine
as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature. Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 602 General Surgery Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of systemic diseases and surgical conditions unique to the clinical
practice of general surgery. Inclusion of proper data collection through history and physical examination, formulation
of accurate problem lists, thorough investigation, and development of treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine as determined by review and analysis of current
medical literature. Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 603 Pediatric Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of systemic diseases and surgical conditions unique to the clinical
practice of pediatrics. Inclusion of proper data collection
through history and physical examination, formulation of
accurate problem lists, thorough investigation, and development of treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine
as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature. Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 604 Women's Health Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of systemic diseases and surgical conditions unique to the clinical
practice of women's health. Inclusion of proper data callee-
tion through history and physical examination, formulation
of accurate problem lists, thorough investigation, and development of treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine as determined by review and analysis of current
medical literature. Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 605 Emergency Medicine Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of systemic diseases and surgical conditions unique to the clinical
practice of emergency medicine. Inclusion of proper data
collection through history and physical examination, formulation of accurate problem lists, thorough investigation,
and development of treatment plans utilizing evidencebased medicine as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature. Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA
student
PA 606 Psychiatry Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of psychiatric diseases and conditions unique to the clinical
practice of psychiatric medicine. Inclusion of proper data
collection through history and physical examination, formulation of accurate problem lists, thorough investigation,
and development of treatment plans utilizing evidencebased medicine as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature. Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA
student
PA 607 Elective Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of diseases and conditions unique to the clinical practice of
medicine. Students are allowed to choose, in consultation
with the clinical coordinator, the area of medicine in which
they would like to study as their elective. Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 620 or 621 or 622 Preceptorship
A required 12-week rotation at the completion of the clinical phase. This course provides the student a final opportunity to develop the skills unique to the clinical practice of
medicine. Inclusion of proper data collection through history and physical examination, formulation of accurate
problem lists, thorough investigation, and development of
treatment plans incorporating evidence-based medicine as
determined by review and analysis of current medical literature. Can be completed in 620 Family Medicine, 621 General Medicine Specialty, or 622 Surgical Specialty.
Prerequisite: PA 600-607
PA 690 Capstone
This course provides each student the opportunity to present results of their individual research topic and to synthesize previous study and work experience in preparation for
graduation and clinical practice. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the program's and profession's
principles. Prerequisite: PA 600-607
• Demonstration of a commitment to, and involvement
with, underserved communities.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Complete and current-year admission guidelines can be
found on our website at www.augsburg.edu/pa.
Note: The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required.
Admission to any physician assistant program is a highly
competitive process. Augsburg College's graduate program
in physician assistant studies receives approximately 250
applications for each entering class of 28 students.
The Augsburg Physician Assistant Studies program has a
two-step application process-applying through CASPA and
to Augsburg's PA Studies Program.
Qualified applicants will have:
• Bachelor's degree (in any major) from a regionally-accredited four-year institution
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Completed the prerequisite courses listed below
PA Studies Application Process
The Augsburg PA Program participates in the Centralized
Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) which
is sponsored by the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA). All applications to the PA Program for the
entering class must be processed through CASPA, following
all guidelines and regulations set forth by CASPA. Application forms with detailed instructions can be obtained online
at www.caspaonline.org.
Prerequisite Courses
To be an eligible applicant for the physician assistant studies
program, you must have completed the prerequisite courses
listed below. These courses must have been completed
within 10 years of the year you are applying for admission.
If you have already completed your undergraduate degree,
prerequisites must be completed by the end of fall semester
(no later than December 30) of the year you are applying. If
you are completing your first undergraduate degree, you
may complete prerequisite course work in the spring semester of the year you are applying; however, that coursework
must be completed prior to the start date of the program.
All course prerequisites must have been passed with a grade
of C (2.0) or higher. Meeting minimum prerequisites does
not guarantee admission into the program.
You will be considered an eligible applicant if you have a
minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (as calculated by CASPA),
if you have completed or will complete your undergraduate
degree prior to the start date of the program, and if you have
completed or will complete your prerequisite courses within
the timeline specified for your situation.
Augsburg's PA Program Supplemental Application can be
downloaded from www.augsburg.edu/pa. It is important for
the applicant to determine whether he or she is in fact eligible to apply to the PA Studies Program, as the $25 supplemental application fee is non-refundable. You will be
required to print and sign the supplemental application and
mail it to the program by the application deadline. Since all
incoming students begin the course of study in late May, the
application is thus made approximately a year before
matriculation.
• one full course of general psychology
• one full course of developmental psychology (birth to
death lifespan)
• one full course of physiology* (human/vertebrate/organ)
• one full course of microbiology*
• one full course of biochemistry*
• one full course of general statistics
• one course of medical terminology
*Labs are recommended but not required.
Refer to our "Guide to Prerequisites" on our website to help
you with your prerequisite course selections.
The following are strongly recommended but not required:
• Minimum science GPA of 3.0
• Additional science courses such as anatomy, genetics,
immunology, other biology courses, and organic chemistry
• Clinical healthcare experience. Direct patient contact is
the best type of experience to obtain in order to
strengthen an application. Healthcare experience may be
full time or part time, paid or volunteer.
Selection Process
All complete files ( CASPA and Supplemental Applications
that meet requirements) will be reviewed by the admissions
committee. The admissions committee procedures utilize a
blind review, so applicant demographic data is unknown
(e.g., race, age, gender). Each file is reviewed by members of
the committee.
The selection committee looks for a balanced application by
reviewing many criteria including cumulative GPA, science
GPA, overall academic record, service to underserved
(meaning disadvantaged, minority; or under-represented
populations), direct patient contact experience, knowledge
of the profession, fit with the program goals and mission,
and recommendation letters.
Once the committee has completed the file review, a group
of candidates is selected for a telephone interview. The telephone interviews are generally conducted in mid- to lateJanuary. In addition, those selected for a telephone
interview are invited to a Candidate Information Session in
the program to meet faculty, staff, current students, and to
view the facilities. After telephone interviews are conducted,
the class of 28 students, as well as a list of alternates will be
selected. All applicants are notified of their status by midFebruary.
PA PROGRAM POLICIES
Technical Standards
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The Augsburg College Department of Physician Assistant
Studies is pledged to the admission and matriculation of all
qualified students and prohibits unlawful discrimination
against anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status
without regard to public assistance or disability.
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Regarding disabled individuals, the PA department is committed to provide reasonable accommodations and will not
discriminate against individuals who are qualified, but
will expect all applicants and students to meet certain
minimal technical standards, with or without reasonable
accommodations.
Physician assistants must have the knowledge and skills to
function in a broad variety of clinical situations and to render a wide spectrum of patient care. They must be able to
integrate all information received by whatever sense(s)
employed, consistently, quickly, and accurately, and they
must have the intellectual ability to learn, integrate, analyze, and synthesize data.
Candidates for physician assistant certification offered by
this department must have, with or without reasonable
accommodation, multiple abilities and skills including
visual, oral-auditory, motor, cognitive, and behavioral/
social. Candidates for admission and progression must be
able to perform these abilities and skills in a reasonably
independent manner.
• Visual: Candidates must be able to observe and participate in experiments in the basic sciences. In order to
make proper clinical decisions, candidates must be able
to observe a patient accurately. Candidates must be able
to acquire information from written documents, films,
slides, or videos. Candidates must also be able to interpret X-ray and other graphic images, and digital or analog
representations of physiologic phenomena, such as EKGs
with or without the use of assistive devices . Thus, functional use of vision is necessary.
• Oral-Auditory: Candidates must be able to communicate
effectively and sensitively with patients. Candidates must
also be able to communicate effectively and efficiently
with other members of the healthcare team. In emergency
situations, candidates must be able to understand and
convey information essential for the safe and effective
care of patients in a clear, unambiguous, and rapid fashion. In addition, candidates must have the ability to relate
information to and receive information from patients in a
caring and confidential manner.
• Motor: Candidates must possess the motor skills necessary to perform palpation, percussion, auscultation, and
other diagnostic maneuvers. Candidates must be able to
execute motor movements reasonably required to provide
general and emergency medical care such as airway management, placement of intravenous catheters, cardiopul-
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gross and fine muscular movements, equilibrium, and
integrated use of the senses of touch and vision.
Cognitive: In order to effectively solve clinical problems,
candidates must be able to measure, evaluate, reason,
analyze, integrate, and synthesize in a timely fashion. In
addition, they must be able to comprehend three dimensional relationships and to understand the special relationships of structures.
Social: Candidates must possess the emotional health
required for the full utilization of their intellectual abilities, for the exercise of good judgment, for the prompt
completion of all responsibilities attendant to the diagnosis and care of patients, and for the development of effective relationships with patients. Candidates must be able
to tolerate physically taxing workloads and function
effectively under stress. They must be able to adapt to
changing environments, display flexibility, and learn to
function in the face of uncertainties inherent in the clinical problems of patients.
Tests and Evaluations: In order to evaluate the competence and quality of candidates, the Augsburg Physician
Assistant Program employs periodic examinations as an
essential component of the physician assistant curriculum. Successful completion of these examinations is
required of all candidates as a condition for continued
progress through the curriculum. Reasonable accommodation will be made in the form or manner of administration of these evaluations where necessary and possible.
Clinical Assessments: Demonstration of clinical competence is also of fundamental importance to the career and
curriculum progression of the candidates. Therefore, the
process of faculty evaluation of the clinical performance
of candidates is an integral and essential part of the curriculum. Although reasonable accommodation will be
made, participation in clinical experiences and the evaluation of that participation is required.
Experiential Learning Policy
The Augsburg Physician Assistant Program does not award
academic credit to an individual for experiential learning.
Applicants desiring admission to Augsburg's PA Program
must satisfactorily complete all prerequisite courses. Experiential learning will be considered separately from prerequisite courses. Experiential learning prior to and during
admittance to the Augsburg PA Program will not substitute
for any part of the clinical year or preceptorship.
Employment while in the Program
Program faculty discourage outside employment while in
the Physician Assistant Program. Faculty recognize that
employment may be an issue that some students will face.
Given this recognition, realize that program obligations will
not be altered due to a student's work obligations. It is further expected that work obligations will not interfere with
the physician assistant students' learning progress or
responsibilities while in the program.
Withdrawal and Readmission Policies
Voluntary withdrawal from the Physician Assistant Program
may be initiated by a student after submission of a letter to
the program director requesting withdrawal. In the letter,
the student should ou tline the circumstances and reasons
for withdrawal. Students will be requested to conduct an
exit interview with the program director prior to leaving the
program. See page 5 for information on withdrawal.
Readmission
Students may request readmission after voluntary withdrawal by submitting a letter to the program director stating
the reasons the student wishes readmission and the anticipated date for readmission. The submission of a letter and
previous enrollment does not constitute automatic acceptance and/or reentry into the program. Reapplication to the
PA Program after dismissal from the program will be considered only under extremely unusual circumstances. Students
who submit letters will be reviewed by the program faculty.
Any student requesting readmission will be considered a
new applicant to the program and will be required to complete the program application process as a new applicant,
and may be required to repeat coursework.
Reapplication does not guarantee readmission to the Physician Assistant Program. After careful review of the student's
previous academic record and the request for readmission, a
decision will be made. Students may be required to repeat
selected coursework or meet new requirements of the Physician Assistant Program that became effective after the student's withdrawal. A decision will also be rendered as to
what program coursework will be considered for credit as
completed.
COSTS OF THE PA PROGRAM
For tuition information go to www.augsburg.edu/pa.
Payment Options
For complete and current payment options go to the Enrollment Center website at www.augsburg.edu/enroll.
FACULTY
Beth Alexander , Associate Professor of Physician Assistant
Studies. BS, PharmD, University of Minnesota.
Eric Barth , Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, University of St. Thomas; BS, PA Certificate,
Trevecca Nazarene University; MPAS, University of
Nebraska.
Heather Bidinger, Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator, Physician Assistant Studies. BA, University of St.
Thomas; MMS, PA Certification, St. Louis University.
Donna De Gracia, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant
Studies. BA, Ohio State University; MPAS, University of
Nebraska; PA Certification, Bowman Gray School of Medicine.
Dawn Ludwig , Assistant Professor and Director, Physician
Assistant Studies. BA, MS, University of Colorado; PhD ,
Capella University; PA Certification, University of Colorado.
Patricia Marincic , Associate Professor and Academic Coordinator, Physician Assistant Studies. BS, Purdue University;
MS, Colorado State University; PhD, Utah State University.
Steven Nerheim , Instructor and Medical Director, Physician Assistant Studies. MD , University of Minnesota; MDiv,
Luther Seminary.
Brenda Talarico , Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant
Studies. BS, University of Minnesota; MPAS, University of
Nebraska; PA Certification, Augsburg College.
Master of Social Work
Master of Social Worl<
You have chosen an exciting way to serve others. The social work profession offers you the rewarding prospect
of joining with others to respond to problems and develop opportunities that benefit individuals, families,
groups, and communities. The MSW degree prepares you for advanced professional practice in the field of
social work.
Augsburg's MSW program prepares you for agency-based practice with individuals, families, groups, and
communities, and with a dedication to system change that reduces oppression and discrimination. Graduates of
our program share how they appreciated the opportunity to learn new ideas as well as learn more about
themselves. These graduates valued our small class size, our cohort structure, and the opportunity to have a
mentoring relationship with our faculty and staff. As a small program, we have high expectations for our
students but at the same time offer the flexibility to help them meet their individual goals.
Attending Augsburg College will transform and develop your professional life in unexpected ways. If you are
interested in learning more about our program, I invite you to come to campus for an information session. In
that session, we will show you our tightly integrated curriculum, explain our cohort model, and introduce you
to some of our faculty and staff. We also invite you to meet individually with our faculty and staff, who are
available for appointments.
We are delighted in your interest in our MSW program and invite you to join us in a lifelong adventure in
learning. The personal and professional growth necessary to become an advanced professional social worker is
challenging. We encourage you to take the challenge with us.
Lois A. Bosch, PhD, LISW
Director, Master of Social Work
SWK 620 Research 2: Practice Evaluation
Building on the basic research skills developed in Research I,
this course offers a practice-oriented exploration of the range
of research methods used in social work practice evaluation.
There will be a particular focus on evaluative research, a critique of the role of research in assessing efficiency and effectiveness in social service delivery, and identification with the
responsibility of social workers to "expand the knowledge
base" of social work The course emphasizes research as a
tool at all levels of social work and will be concerned with
strengthening the linkages between research, theory, and
practice evaluation. Students completing the thesis will have
additional assignments fitting the thesis.
SWK 625 Family Practice I
The family practice methods sequence builds upon the theoretical framework of systems theory, the problem-solving
model, and the strengths perspective from the foundation
year. This first course in the sequence introduces students
to the family level of need conceptual framework (Kilpatrick & Holland, 1999) as the foundation for choice of
models for assessment and intervention with diverse families in a variety of practice settings. Family level of need is
conceptualized as a hierarchy of needs ranging from basic
survival to issues of intimacy or self-actualization of family
members. Levels I (assessment and intervention models and
strategies directed at basic survival needs) and II (structure
and organization of families) will be taught. Presentation of
the models will be integrated with current research, family
policy; values, ethics, and global perspectives.
SWK 626 Family Practice 2
This second course in the family practice methods sequence
proceeds to Levels Ill and IV of the family level of need
framework (see above). These levels focus on boundaries,
conflict, and intimacy. Students will gain a working knowledge of strategies derived from these models. Presentation of
the models will be integrated with current research, family
policy, values, ethics, and global perspectives. Prerequisite:
SWK 625
SWK 627 Family Practice 3
This third course in the family practice methods sequence
offers students a selection of one course from two or more
special topics, such as Advanced Family Therapy or Mental
Health Practice. This will be an opportunity to tailor the
skills learned in Family Practice 1 and 2 to an area of specialization within practice with families. Prerequisite: SWK 626
SWK 630 Family Social Policy
This course explores the impact of social policies on diverse
families, including policies that relate to housing, income
maintenance, health, long-term care, education, and discrimination. This course has a dual purpose: to teach substantive
knowledge of child and family policy and to teach policy
practice skills. The diversity in families as well as ethnic ,
racial, cultural, and social class differences will be immersed
in all content areas. National and international political,
social, and economic systems will be a reference point.
SWK 634 Creative Problem Solving in Supervision
(.5 credit)
This course examines knowledge and skill building in the
administrative, educational, and supportive functions of
social work supervision. The interactional model, creative
problem solving, and strengths perspective are the frameworks for understanding and influencing the dynamics of
supervision in a variety of settings.
SWK 639 Topics in Family Practice: Ethics (.5 credit)
Social workers and other human service professionals are
often faced with ethical dilemmas and choices requiring ethical decision-making in all fields of practice. The purpose of
this course is to help students acquire the knowledge base
for ethical practice and to develop skills in identifying and
resolving ethical dilemmas. Also, the course will provide
students with tools required to make ethical decisions when
confronted with conflicting choices occurring within the
context of a profession with a specific values base and a
code of ethics addressing ethical principles and standards
related to clients, colleagues, employers, the profession of
social work, and society.
Program Development, Policy, and Administration
Concentration Courses
SWK 651 AND 652 Field Seminar 3 and 4: PDPA
(.5 credit each)
The goal of these two courses is to strengthen the connections between theory and practice with both taking on new
dimension and meaning for students. All students in field
placements must participate in the appropriate concurrent
Field Seminar. As part of this integrative function, the seminar also serves as a means for making connections among
course components and the expansion of classroom content-particularly as relating to dynamics of groups, communities, and organizations; human behavior; policy
analysis; and research.
SWK 65 7 AND 658 Diversity and Inequality I and 2:
PDPA (.5 credit each)
These courses explore diversity and social inequality related
to race, ethnicity, social class, gender, sexual orientation,
age, and disability with application to the social service setting. Students focus on the structural and institutional
processes through which social inequality is created and
perpetuated. Institutional remedies for inequality are studied, such as affirmative action and equal opportunity policy;
culturally competent supervision, administration, program
development, and advocacy.
SWK 660 Research 2: Program Evaluation
Building on the basic research skills developed in Research 1,
this course offers a program-oriented exploration of the range
of research methods used in social work There will be a particular focus on evaluative research, a critique of the role of
research in assessing efficiency and effectiveness in social
service delivery; and identification with the responsibility of
social workers "to expand the knowledge base" of social
work The course emphasizes research as a tool at all levels of
social work and will be concerned with strengthening the
linkages between research, theory, and program evaluation.
SWK 667 Organizations/Social Administrative Practice 1
This course examines organizational theory and strucLure,
processes of development, research, and evaluation, and
social work values and ethics in the workplace. The need to
work effectively within an organizational context means
that social work practitioners must acquire a level of expertise in organization theory, dynamics, structure, and behavior, and also an understanding of how organizations provide
practice opportunities and constraints. This course provides
opportunities for students to build the necessary skills to
become effective service providers or change agents in the
context of their work in social service organizations.
SWK 668 Organizations/Social Administrative Practice 2
This course builds on the theoretical knowledge base of
SWK 667 and is intended to provide students with opportunities to apply those critical skills used in supervision and
management. These skills are intended as a base for the
beginning administrator. This course expects the student to
develop specific skills in budgeting and personnel/human
resource functions (e.g., recruitment, selection, hiring,
training, and evaluation). Prerequisite: SWK 667
SWK 669 Organizations/Social Administrative Practice 3
This course explores strategies and methods for working
effectively with other service agencies, legislative and policy-making bodies, regulatory agencies, and advocacy
groups. Prerequisite: SWK 668
SWK 675 Planning and Policy Practice 1
This course examines theoretical and conceptual ideas concerning human services, their rationale in a market economy, and their relationship to public policy. Students will
gain knowledge and build skills in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of services at various levels of system
design, taking into account organizational, financial, and
technological dimensions within an analytical framework of
defined need and demand for service.
SWK 676 Planning and Policy Practice 2
This course examines theories, concepts, and analytical
frameworks for analyzing policy. lt addresses the role of economics, demographics, politics, values, and other relevant
factors on policy design and implementation. The course
emphasizes the analysis of selected existing or proposed
policies in such areas as social insurance (e.g., Social Security), welfare reform, health care, long-term care, and tax
policy including tax expenditures. Prerequisite: SWK 675
Both Concentrations
SWK 699 General Elective
Students in both concentrations complete at least one general elective credit for graduation. The following are examples of elective offerings that are rotated each year:
• Parent and Professional Planning
• Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Aging
• Child Welfare: History, Policy, and Practice
• Social Work with Involuntary Clients
• Spirituality in Social Work and Human Services
We also offer electives abroad:
Exploring Human Services in International Settings (Examples include England, Mexico , Norway, Portugal, Slovenia,
and Taiwan.)
SWK 698 Independent Study
Students may propose to complete an independent study
project. Such directed study projects provide the opportunity for a student to explore a particular area of social work
that is of interest to him or her. A faculty sponsor must be
secured and a proposal submitted to the Social Work
Department. On rare occasions, an independent study may
be used to satisfy the general elective requirement. Prior
approval is required. Courses that are part of the required
curriculum may not be taken as independent study.
FIELD WORK AND FIELD PLACEMENT
Social work education goes beyond the classroom. Through
the field experience, we expect that sLUdents will demonstrate skills to bridge theory and practice. Collaborative
efforts between the student, the field agency, and the MSW
program are essential to successful learning. The foundation
of the practice includes:
• ethical, competent professional practice
• problem solving within a systems framework and
strengths perspective
• use of advanced practice theories in Family Practice or Program Development, Policy, and Administration settings
• evaluation of the effecLiveness of program or practice
activities
• an understanding of, and respecL for, diverse peoples and
cultures
• responsibility and service to the local and global community in the interest of social justice
• a commitment to oppose oppression of all forms
Field Education Format
Under the instruction and supervision of professionallytrained, MSW-level, and program-approved field instructors,
students will spend a minimum of 920 hours in two field
practica. Each practicum is spread over at least two
trimesters (fall and winter) and is concurrent with enrollment in field work integrative seminars as well as other
MSW coursework.
The fieldwork education of the MSW program is divided
into two components:
Foundation Practicum
The foundation practicum, or generalist practicum, puts
emphasis on developing competence as a professional generalist social worker. It requires a minimum of 420 hours
and is completed by students admitted at the foundation
level. Students spend an average of 15 hours per week during the fall and winter terms in this practicum.
Concentration Practicum
The concentration practicum places emphasis on advanced
practice skills and leadership qualities related to the chosen
concentration. It requires a minimum of 500 hours and is
completed by all students, including those admitted with
advanced standing. Students spend an average of 18 hours
per week during the fall and winter terms in this practicum.
Process for Field Practicum Selection
Field practica begin in the fall. Selection begins the previous
spring in collaboration with two other Twin Cities MSW
programs. Students attend the student field orientation
before beginning their search. The opportunity is also provided to attend a Field Fair held jointly by Augsburg College and the University of Minnesota School of Social Work.
At this Field Fair, students are able to meet a large number
of agencies and potential field instructors. Practicum selection involves interviews at approved sites, arranged by the
student, and a matching process conducted collaboratively
by the field coordinators at the three MSW programs in the
Twin Cities.
In some instances, students can petition to complete a field
practicum at an agency not on the approved list or at their
place of employment. Students work with the MSW field
coordinator for such proposals.
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victims of torture
faith-based social services
neighborhood services
legislation advocacy
housing services
employment services
community organizing
research centers
DUAL DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK AND THEOLOGY
Augsburg College's Department of Social Work (Minneapolis) and Luther Seminary (St. Paul) offer a dual degree: Master of Social Work and Master of Arts in theology
(MSW/MA) or Master of Divinity (MSW/MDiv). The dual
degree has been approved by both institutions and by the
Council on Social Work Education. If you are interested in
combining a Master of Social Work with a Master of Arts in
Theology, we recommend you begin with the Luther Seminary program first and identify yourself as seeking the dual
degree. For application information visit the Luther Seminary website at www.luthersem.edu/catalog/05_07/
dual_msw.asp.
Purpose
The dual degree focuses on meeting the educational interests of people planning to serve the spiritual and social
needs of families, individuals, and communities in both
rural and urban settings. Both institutions have a commitment to social and economic justice and to teamwork in the
pastoral and human service settings. This joint program is
ecumenical in its admission policies as well as its academic
outlook.
Objectives
Field Practicum Settings
Three primary objectives have been established:
The Augsburg field faculty are committed to the success of
each student in a stimulating and challenging field
practicum. Our current list of approved field sites includes
agencies in the following areas of practice:
• To educate practitioners in social work and ministry who
can combine the values, skills, and knowledge of both theology and social work to serve people in more holistic ways.
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family and children
child welfare
mental health
crisis intervention
senior resources
family social policy
health and human services
corrections and probation
public and independent schools
youth services
hospitals
developmental disabilities
American Indian family services
chronic and persistent mental illness
chemical dependency
court services
immigrant, migrant, refugee services
• To generate the partnerships necessary to serve the complex needs of communities and people experiencing transition in their lives, including the change of government
support for those in poverty.
• To prepare practitioners to seek the strengths of interdisciplinary teams in the human service and pastoral settings.
Enrollment
Dual degree students enroll in Luther Seminary courses
first. Upon completion of this first year of courses, students
then enroll in Augsburg courses for a second and third year
(full-time). In the dual degree, Luther Seminary offers nine
courses which can be completed in one year if pursued fulltime. The remaining Luther Seminary course requirements
are waived and replaced by the Augsburg MSW curriculum.
At Augsburg, dual degree students complete the entire
MSW curriculum with the exception of the general elective.
Course Format and Field Practicum
Luther Seminary courses are offered on a weekday schedule
and Augsburg College courses are offered on a weekend
schedule. The field practicum is incorporated into the Augsburg curriculum and will be in a setting reflective of the
dual degree program, such as congregational multidisciplinary teams, nursing home chaplaincy, and social work
teams. The Luther Seminary program and the Augsburg
College program are both full-time; it is not feasible for students to do both programs simultaneously.
Summary of Dual Degree Requirements
Luther Seminary full courses: 9
Augsburg College full credits: 12-advanced standing,
17-foundation (elective is met at Luther)
MSW field practicum course credit hours: see guidelines
under field practicum
MSW Summative Evaluation Project
Admission to the Dual Degree
It is the responsibility of dual degree students to be aware of
application deadlines for both institutions. Applicants must
apply to each program separately. Please note: admission to
one institution does not guarantee admission to the other.
To request the catalog and application materials, you must
contact each program separately. Financial aid is also a separate process.
ADMISSION TO THE MSW PROGRAM
The Augsburg College MSW program promotes the widest
possible diversity within its student populatiop.. Therefore,
the admission policies ensure that educational opportunities
are provided to persons with a range of abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures.
Listed below are general descriptions for the application
process. Refer to the MSW application documents for details
regarding specific application requirements.
Admission Requirements
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or
university
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Liberal arts coursework in the social sciences, humanities,
biology, and statistics
Application Checklist
The following materials must be submitted to Augsburg's
Adult and Graduate Admissions Office:
• Completed and signed application form-www.augsburg.edu/msw or call 612-330-1520.
The application completion deadline is January 15 each
year for entry in the following academic year. All applica-
tions and materials noted below are due by 5 p.m. on the
application completion deadline.
• $35 application fee
• One official transcript from each previously attended
postsecondary institution. This includes colleges, universities, and vocational/technical institutions.
• Liberal arts prerequisite coursework including four social
sciences, three humanities, one biology, and one statistics
course. These courses must be completed prior to
enrolhnent.
• Completed BSW course equivalency checklist (for
advanced standing applicants)
• Three completed and signed recommendation checklist
forms , with letters attached
• Typed, double-spaced personal statement responding to
the questions noted on the application form
• Results of the TOEFL language tests (for non-native
English speakers)
• Official international credit evaluation course-by-course
review (for degrees completed outside of the United
States)
Admission as an international student
International applicants must submit the required application materials listed above. Refer to the additional requirements outlined in Admission of International Students on
page 9.
Admission as a transfer student
Students may apply to Augsburg as a transfer student. Transfer students follow the same procedure as new applicants.
Transfer students may receive up to eight (8.0) transfer
credits. (See evaluation of Transfer Credit on p. 6.) Eligible
courses must be from a CSWE-accredited program and must
receive a grade of B (3.0) or higher. Students must complete
no fewer than 10 (10.0) courses at Augsburg in order to
receive their MSW degree from Augsburg College.
Admission with Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is an application category open to those
with a bachelor's degree in social work accredited by the
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) . Advanced
standing applicants may seek waivers for up to eight of the
following MSW courses: Human Behavior and the Social
Environment, History of Social Welfare Policy, Practice
Methods 1 and 2, and Integrative Fieldwork Seminars 1 and
2, which include 420 field practicum hours. Advanced
standing applicants must offer an equivalent BSW course for
each with a grade of B (3 .0) or higher in order to receive a
waiver.
Admissions Q&A
What do I do if my cumulative GPA is below 3.0?
Our faculty are willing to review the application files of
applicants with a cumulative GPA below 3.0; however, the
comparative standard remains 3.0 or higher. A small percentage of applicants not meeting the GPA prerequisite may
be admitted, if otherwise qualified. If your GPA is below 3.0,
you must include a brief "Explanation of GPA" with your
application documents. You should address the following
questions:
• Were there limitations that affected your GPA? If so, what
is your plan to address these limitations?
• Were there extenuating circumstances contributing to the
GPA? If so , have those circumstances been resolved?
Is human service experience required?
Although it is not a requirement, strong preference is given
to those applicants with paid or volunteer experience in
human services, particularly experience that demonstrates
responsibility and leadership. Applicants are advised that
MSW field placement options may be limited for those who
lack prior human service experience.
What if my prerequisite coursework is not done?
We require nine prerequisite courses for admission to our
MSW program. These include four social science courses,
three humanities courses, one biology course, and one statistics course. We are willing to review an application if at
least seven of the nine prerequisites are finished at the time
of application. This means a maximum of two prerequisites
can be pending or unfinished at the time of application and
the file will still be reviewed. In the event an offer of admission is extended, it will be conditioned on completion of
any outstanding prerequisite courses before enrollment in
MSW courses.
What if my bachelor's degree is not yet finished when I
apply?
We are willing to review the application file of an applicant
who is lacking one semester or two trimesters of coursework (including practicum) at the time of application. This
means that when you apply to our program in January; if
you have just finished your final fall semester but still have
a final spring term to complete, you must ensure that your
fall grades have been posted to the official transcript before
having it sent to our office for your application. In the event
an offer of admission is extended, it will be conditional on
the completion of the bachelor's degree before enrollment in
MSW courses.
Is academic credit granted for life or work experience?
Although experience will make for a strong application file,
we are unable to waive any degree requirements for work or
life experience. This is the policy in all CSWE-accredited
programs.
May I seek course waivers for the MSW courses listed on
the BSSW Equivalency Checklist if I have taken these
equivalent courses at the undergraduate level, but did
not major in social work?
Unfortunately; no. We offer course waivers for certain MSW
courses only when the entire BSSW major (CSWE-accred-
ited) has been completed by an applicant and we can therefore assume the applicant has been adequately prepared as a
generalist social worker. For the particular MSW courses
open for waiver to these advanced standing applicants, we
expect a grade of B or higher in the BSSW equivalent course.
But it also is expected that the remaining BSSW courses
from the social work major were completed satisfactorily
and the applicant graduated with an accredited bachelor's
degree. If an equivalent course has been taken from another
MSW program, please ask us about our transfer of credit
procedure.
Who makes the admission decision on my
application file?
Each application file is reviewed by three full-time social
work faculty who each make a recommendation on the file.
These recommendations are taken to the Social Work
Admissions Committee which then renders a final admission decision.
How long should my personal statement be?
On average, MSW applicants submit a personal statement
between three and five pages (double spaced). Approximately one page per question is considered adequate. Fewer
than three pages is probably too brief, but more than eight is
probably too much.
May I visit to speak with someone for advice on putting
together the strongest possible MSW application?
Absolutely! You may contact our graduate admissions counselor at 612-330-1520 or e-mail to mswinfo@augsburg.edu
to schedule an advising appointment.
ACADEMIC POLICIES
Academic Achievement
Students must maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative grade
point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on academic probation for the following
term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored
in order for a student to be removed from probation. If the
cumulative grade point average again falls below 3.0, the
student may be dismissed from the program. Students are
retained in the program who can:
• maintain expected grade point average (3.0 or higher);
• complete course requirements of the program and field
placement in a timely manner;
• complete the program within four years;
• abide by the department's Standards for Social Work Education and the NASW Code of Ethics.
• No more than two courses with a grade of 2.0 or 2.5 will
count toward the degree. Courses with a grade below 2.0
must be repeated. No more than two courses can be
repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second
time are counted in the grade point average. If a student
receives a grade of N in a field course the MSW director
will initiate a Level III review, as outlined in section 3.2 of
the Standards for Social Work Education.
Evaluation of Student Field Performance
The criteria for evaluating field performance can be found in
the MSW Field Manual, which is distributed to newlyadmitted students at our field orientation prior to seeking
the field placement.
www.aauw.org
www.gradview.com
www.finaid.org
www.petersons.com
www.students.gov
www.srnexpress.com
Four-Year Limit
All students are required to finish the degree within four
years of matriculation. See page 5 for policy on Continutation of coursework or final thesis.
Leave of Absence
Students who interrupt their program enrollment must
request a leave of absence through the MSW program in
order to maintain their admitted status. The request must be
made in writing. A leave of absence typically requires a full
year away from the program in order to return to classes in
sequence.
Examples of Social Work Graduate Scholarships
Carl A. Scott Book Scholarship
Two $500 scholarships offered each year to students from
ethnic groups of color. Applications due in May (go to
www.cswe.org).
Gosnell Scholarship Funds
Ten awards ($1 ,000-$4 ,000) offered to social work students
interested in working with American Indian/Alaska Native
and Hispanic/Latino populations or in public and voluntary
nonprofit agency settings. Applications due in August (see
www.naswfoundation.org) .
Prerequisite Courses
All foundation courses are prerequisite to the concentration
courses. Students may not enroll in the concentration
courses until successfully completing all foundation
courses. In addition there are individual courses that are
prerequisite to other individual courses in the MSW curriculum. These are listed in the MSW Handbook, which is distributed to newly-admitted students and can be found at
www.augsburg.edu/socialwork/msw/policies.html.
Graduate Scholarship Search Tips
Searching for grants and scholarships for graduate study can
be an arduous task. As you may know, graduate students do
not have access to many of the financial aid opportunities
open to undergraduates. Because of this, we strongly
encourage you to spend some time doing your own independent research into graduate funding available locally,
nationally; and globally.
The simplest way to begin a search for graduate funding is
to look online. There are many "free" scholarship search
engines on the Web. We suggest you start with these before
moving on to the fee-based ser vices. As with most free services, there is a draw-back-your e-mail address may be
shared with other organizations that may send you solicitations. You should always use caution when providing your
personal information via the Internet. Make sure the webpage you are using to enter a "profile" about yourself is protected by a security system. This is usually indicated by
your browser with a closed padlock icon in the lower right
corner. You should also check the fine print and know if
anything besides your e-mail address will be sold to other
organizations. Having said that, the following websites may
provide a good starting point for your search :
www.naswfoundation.org
www.gradloans.com
www.cswe.org
www.gradschools.com
www.mnsocialserviceassoc.org
www.fastweb.com
Vern Lyons Scholarship
One award ($2,000) offered to students interested in
health/mental health practice and a commitment to the
African American community. Applications due in August
(see www.naswfoundation.org).
American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work
Several awards ($1,000 each) offered to students who
demonstrate excellence in preparation for clinical social
work practice. Applications due in March (see
www.abecsw.org).
MSSA Diversity Educational Scholarship
One $500 award offered to students from African-American,
American Indian, Asian, GLBT, Hispanic and Immigrant
Cultures in completing their education in the Human Service Field. Applications due in June (see www.mnsocialserviceassoc .org).
Marjorie J. Carpenter Scholarship
One $1,500 award offered to students seeking education in
the human service field so they may enhance their professional and/or technical skill development. Applications due
injune (see www.mnsocialserviceassoc.org).
Resources in Academic Libraries
Most academic libraries have several directories to peruse if
you prefer using hard print. Examples in Augsburg's library
reference section:
Grants Register
Directory of Financial Aids for Women
Scholarships and Other Financial Aid for Minnesota Students
Financial Aid for Native Americans 1999-2000
(part of a series consisting of additional volumes for African
Americans, Hispanic Americans and Asian Americans .)
Augsburg Scholarships
Augsburg's Social Work Department offers several scholarships each year. These are available to second-year students
only. They range in amount from $300 to $3,000.
Phyllis M. Baker Memorial Scholarship
Edwina L. Hertzberg Scholarship
Arvida Norum Memorial Scholarship
Steen Family Scholarship Fund for Minority Social Work
Students
Edwin Yattaw Memorial Scholarship
Bodo F. Suemning Memorial Scholarship
Blanca Rosa Egas Memorial Scholarship
AmeriCorps Tuition Discount
Augsburg offers a tuition discount to students who are or
have been AmeriCorps volunteers-25% off the tuition cost
of one course per trimester. This would apply to all
trimesters of your MSW program.
Military Discount (see page 11.)
Other Resources
There is a general guide on Augsburg's webpage that gives
advice to "seniors" about finding funding for graduate
school-go to www.augsburg.edu/gradstudy.
ACCREDITATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Augsburg College is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools.
The Augsburg Master of Social Work program is accredited
by the Council on Social Work Education ( CSWE).
For a complete list of Augsburg's accreditations, approvals,
and memberships, see page 3.
MSW FORUM
All MSW students are invited to participate in the studentrun organization, MSW Forum. The purpose of the forum is
to facilitate communication between social work students
and the social work department, as well as to provide the
opportunity for student participation in department governance, curriculum development, and program improvements. As such, forum members are invited to attend Social
Work department meetings via representatives.
The forum historically has been volunteer based. Any student may serve on the forum, provided he or she can make
a commitment to attend the meetings and share in the
efforts. The MSW director and MSW program coordinator
also serve on the forum. Other faculty may be invited as permanent members or as guests.
• receive and give feedback on expectations of faculty, students, and the College
• plan and coordinate MSW student events, lectures, discussions
• organize social action projects
FACULTY
Anthony Bibus, III, Professor of Social Work, Department
Chair. BA., College of St. Thomas; MA, University of Virginia; PhD , University of Minnesota.
Laura Boisen, Associate Professor of Social Work, MSW
Field Coordinator. BS, Wartburg College; MSSW, University
of Wisconsin; MPA, Iowa State University; PhD, University
of Minnesota.
Lois A. Bosch, Associate Professor of Social Work, MSW
Program Director. BA, Northwestern College; MSW, University of Iowa; PhD, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign.
Francine Chakolis, Assistant Professor of Social Work. BS ,
Augsburg College; MSW, University of Minnesota.
Ankita Deka, Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, Delhi
University; MSW, Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
Christina Erickson , Assistant Professor of Social Work. BS,
University of Minnesota; MSW, University of MinnesotaDuluth; PhD, University of Illinois-Chicago.
Annette Gerten, Assistant Professor of Social Work BA,
College of St. Catherine; MSW, University of Michigan;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Barbara Lehmann, Associate Professor of Social Work. BA ,
Knox College; MSW, Tulane University; PhD, Case Western
Reserve Universit.
Rosemary J. Link, Professor of Social Work and Associate
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate
Studies. BA, Southampton University; CQSW, London University; PhD , University of Minnesota.
Curt Paulsen, Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, St.
Olaf College; MSW, University of Minnesota; PhD, The
Field Institute.
Past forum members established these guidelines:
Nancy Rodenborg , Associate Professor of Social Work. BA,
Indiana University; MSW, University of Minnesota; MIA,
School oflnternational Training; PhD, University of Arizona.
• provide an avenue for students to share and discuss ideas
and/or concerns related to the MSW educational experience with the Social Work Department
Glenda Dewberry Rooney , Professor of Social Work. BS,
University of North Texas; MSW, University of Illinois; PhD ,
University of Minnesota .
• encourage constructive dialogue among students, faculty,
and department and College administrators
• make recommendations to the department regarding program improvements
Michael Schock, Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA,
University of Washington; MSW, University of Minnesota;
PhD, University of Washington.
Maryann Syers, Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, Arizona State University; MSW, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Ngoh-Tiong Tan, Professor of Social Work. BA, University
of Singapore; MSW, University of Pennsylvania; PhD, University of Minnesota.
STAFF
Emily Cronk, Administrative Assistant
Doran Edwards, BSSW Assistant Director
Holley Locher, MSW Program Coordinator
Stacy Myhre, Field Assistant
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Dan W. Anderson '65
Jackie Cherryhomes '76
Mark A. Eustis
Anthony Genia, MD '85
Alexander J. Gonzalez '90
Michael R.Good '71
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Jodi Harpstead
Richard C. Hartnack
Rolf Jacobson
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Ruth E.Johnson, MD '74
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Dean Kennedy
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Gloria Lewis
Jennifer H. Martin
Marie 0. McNeff
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