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Title: Augsburg College Undergraduate Catalog, 2006-2008
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Search Result: A U G S B U R G C O L L E G E C ATA L O G 2 0 0 6 TO 2008 www.augsburg.edu 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 2006 to 2008 Catalog AUGSBURG COLLEGE Augsburg College Catalog 2006-2008 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF AUGSBURG COLLEGE 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 612-330...
Show more A U G S B U R G C O L L E G E C ATA L O G 2 0 0 6 TO 2008 www.augsburg.edu 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 2006 to 2008 Catalog AUGSBURG COLLEGE Augsburg College Catalog 2006-2008 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 and its curriculum. 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 Academic Advising, a faculty adviser, the dean of the College, or the registrar. Key offices are listed on page 8 for correspondence or telephone inquiries. Published May 2006 www.augsburg.edu Photos by Stephen Geffre A Greeting from the President Stephen Geffre A college catalog is a wonderful text, full of detail and data that offer all of us a map to our lives together as a college community. What has prompted you to study this map of Augsburg College? If you’re already enrolled at Augsburg, I trust that you will continue to find here the awe and wonder of an educational experience that is meaningful and challenging. I hope that you will be reminded of the relationships and commitments you have formed at Augsburg — they will last a lifetime. I also hope that you find in this map signposts of the progress you have made in your vocational journey and that you will continue to believe that you have rightly chosen Augsburg as the community in which you will spend time for the next several years. If you are studying this map to find out more about Augsburg College and an Augsburg education, welcome. I believe you will find that they not only tell you about the character and essence of our institution, but also about our mission of service, particularly about those whom we serve in a modern, vibrant city. Augsburg is located in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and it is in the city that our College both serves and thrives. As you study here, you will find a setting that not only provides remarkable learning opportunities, but one in which you will be able to share you own talents and skills. Augsburg’s challenging academic environment is enhanced by both education and service experiences that transform theory into action and unite the liberal arts with the practical in preparing students as faithful citizens in a global society. The experience you are undertaking at Augsburg — or thinking of undertaking — will occur on a small campus in the core of a great city; it will be led by faculty preoccupied with your welfare and the emergence and refinement of your vocational plans. As you join Augsburg College, or consider doing so, please know that those of us who await you here find the College an exciting place, full of diversity and yet possessed of a community dedicated to higher learning and good living. Here you can find your way in the world. May this map be your faithful guide! Sincerely yours, Paul C. Pribbenow President Table of Contents Academic Calendar – 4-7 Directory – 8 Introducing Augsburg – 9 Facts and Figures – 18 Undergraduate Admissions – 19 Day Program – 20 Weekend College – 21 Financing Your Education – 23 Student Life – 39 Academic Information – 53 Departments and Programs – 93 Includes majors, minors, and course descriptions College Information – 317 Board of Regents – 318 ELCA Program Unit for Vocation and Education – 319 Faculty and Administration – 320 Faculty Emeriti – 339 Maps – 342, 343 Index – 345 4 2006-2007 ACADEMIC CALENDAR, DAY PROGRAM (AND MPAS PROGRAM) The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page for updated calendar and registration information at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>. Fall Term 2006 Summer........................................Freshman registration Sept. 3-5/Sun.-Tues. ....................New student orientation Sept. 6/Wed. ................................Classes begin Oct. 27/Fri. ..................................Mid-term break (one day only) Nov. 13-Dec. 1/Mon.-Fri. ............Registration for spring Nov. 23/Thurs. ............................Thanksgiving recess begins Nov. 27/Mon. ..............................Classes resume Dec. 15/Fri. ..................................Classes end Dec. 18-21/Mon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams Spring Term 2007 Jan. 16/Tues..................................Classes begin Mar. 19/Mon. ...............................Mid-term break begins Mar. 26/Mon. ...............................Classes resume Apr. 2-13/Mon.-Fri. .....................Registration for fall Apr. 6/Fri. ....................................Easter break begins Apr. 27/Fri. ..................................Classes end Apr. 30-May 3/Mon.-Thurs. .......Final exams May 5/Sat. ....................................Baccalaureate/Commencement 2007-2008 ACADEMIC CALENDAR, DAY PROGRAM (AND MPAS PROGRAM) The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page for updated calendar and registration information at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>. Fall Term 2007 Sept. 5/Wed. .................................Classes begin Oct. 26/Fri. .................................Mid-term break (one day only) Nov. 22/Thurs. .............................Thanksgiving recess begins Nov. 26/Mon. ...............................Classes resume Dec. 14/Fri. ..................................Classes end Dec. 17-20/Mon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams Spring Term 2008 Jan. 14/Tues..................................Classes begin Mar. 17/Mon. ...............................Mid-term/Easter break begins Mar. 25/Tue. .................................Classes resume Apr. 25/Fri. ..................................Classes end Apr. 28-May 1/Mon.-Thurs. .......Final exams May 3/Sat. ....................................Baccalaureate/Commencement 5 6 2006-2007 ACADEMIC CALENDAR, WEEKEND COLLEGE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS (EXCEPT MPAS AND MBA) The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page for updated calendar and registration information at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>. Fall Term 2006 Class Weekends: Sept. 8-10, Sept. 22-24, Oct. 6-8, Oct. 20-22, Nov. 3-5, Nov. 17-19, Dec. 1-3, Dec. 8-10 (WEC only) Winter Term 2007 Class Weekends: Jan. 5-7 (MA Nursing and MSW only), Jan. 12-14, Jan. 26-28, Feb. 2-4, Feb. 16-18, Feb. 23-25, Mar. 9-11, Mar. 23-25 Spring Term 2007 Class Weekends: Mar. 30-Apr. 1, Apr. 13-15, Apr. 27-29, May 11-13, May 18-20, Jun. 1-3, Jun. 15-17, Jun. 22-23 (MSW only) NOTE: For Rochester programs, reference the registrar’s Web page at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>. 2007-2008 ACADEMIC CALENDAR, WEEKEND COLLEGE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS (EXCEPT MPAS AND MBA) The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page for updated calendar and registration information at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>. Fall Term 2007 Class Weekends: Sept. 7-9, Sept. 21-23, Oct. 5-7, Oct. 19-21, Nov. 2-4, Nov. 16-18, Nov. 30-Dec. 2, Dec. 7-9 (WEC only) Winter Term 2008 Class Weekends: Jan. 4-5 (MA Nursing and MSW only), Jan. 11-13, Jan. 25-27, Feb. 1-3, Feb. 15-17, Feb. 29-Mar. 2, Mar. 14-16, Mar. 28-30 Spring Term 2008 Class Weekends: Apr. 11-13, Apr. 25-27, May 9-11, May 16-18, May 30-Jun. 1, Jun. 6-8, Jun. 20-22, Jun. 27-28 (MSW only) NOTE: For Rochester programs, reference the registrar’s Web page at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>. 7 8 DIRECTORY Area Code 612 Access Center ..............................................................................................................330-1749 Academic Advising......................................................................................................330-1025 Academic Enrichment.................................................................................................330-1165 Academic Affairs .........................................................................................................330-1024 Undergraduate Admissions .........................................................................................330-1001 Toll-free number .......................................................................................1-800-788-5678 Alumni Relations.........................................................................................................330-1178 Toll-free number .......................................................................................1-800-260-6590 Athletics ......................................................................................................................330-1249 Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) ...................................330-1053 Center for Service, Work, and Learning.....................................................................330-1148 College Pastor/Campus Ministry ................................................................................330-1732 Counseling and Health Promotion .............................................................................330-1707 Event and Classroom Services ....................................................................................330-1107 Development (financial gifts to the College) .............................................................338-0002 Toll-free number .......................................................................................1-800-273-0617 Enrollment Center ......................................................................................................330-1046 Toll-free number .......................................................................................1-800-458-1721 Facilities Management ................................................................................................330-1041 Financial Aid (scholarships and other aid) ................................................................330-1046 General Information (other office numbers; business hours only) ...........................330-1000 Fax ..................................................................................................................330-1649 Graduate Programs .....................................................................................................330-1150 Human Resources .......................................................................................................330-1058 Lost and Found ...........................................................................................................330-1000 Marketing and Communications ................................................................................330-1180 Parent and Family Relations .......................................................................................330-1525 President’s Office .........................................................................................................330-1212 Registrar ......................................................................................................................330-1036 Residence Life (Housing)............................................................................................330-1488 Rochester Program...............................................................................................507-288-2886 Student Activities and Orientation .............................................................................330-1111 Student Affairs.............................................................................................................330-1160 Student Government...................................................................................................330-1110 Summer Session ..........................................................................................................330-1046 TRIO/Student Support Services ..................................................................................330-1311 Weekend College ........................................................................................................330-1101 Mailing address: 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 Website: www.augsburg.edu Introducing Augsburg College About Augsburg – 10 Weekend College – 12 Rochester Program – 13 Campus Location – 14 Facilities and Housing – 14 Associated Support Organizations – 16 Policies – 17 Accreditation and Memberships – 17 Facts and Figures – 18 10 ABOUT AUGSBURG A t Augsburg College, we believe that the college experience should be a time of exploration, of discovery, of new experiences, and new possibilities. We also believe that a liberal arts education is the best preparation for living in the fastpaced, changing, and complex world of today and tomorrow. 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, and communicate effectively. Discovering your Gifts and Talents The heart of an Augsburg education is the Augsburg Core Curriculum — designed to prepare students to become effective, informed, and ethical citizens. Through “Search for Meaning” courses, students explore their own unique gifts and interests and find where their own talents intersect with the needs of our global society. At the same time, courses across all disciplines stress the skills that will serve for a lifetime—writing, speaking, critical thinking, and quantitative reasoning, to name a few. Thanks to Augsburg’s prime location in the heart of a thriving metropolitan area, many courses are able to offer rich and varied learning opportunities in real-life situations through academic internships, experiential education, volunteer community service, and cultural enrichment. In a sense, the resources of the Twin Cities are an extended campus for Augsburg students. Selection from over 50 Majors Augsburg offers more than 50 majors— or you can create your own major, either on campus or through the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). (See page 58 for a complete list of majors and minors.) This five-college consortium allows day program students to take courses on other campuses without charge while a full-time student at Augsburg. The ACTC includes Augsburg College, the College of St. Catherine, Hamline University, Macalester College, and the University of St. Thomas. The Weekend College Program offers 19 majors and five certificate programs. MISSION STATEMENT . Students who graduate from Augsburg are well prepared to make a difference in the world. They stand as testaments to the College motto, “Education for Service,” and to the mission of the College: “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. About Augsburg 11 Early Leaders Establish a Direction The Focus Changed August Weenaas was Augsburg’s first president (1869-1876). 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. 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. 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. 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 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 (19381962). His involvement in ecumenical and civic circles made Augsburg a more visible part of church and city life. 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. 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. 12 About Augsburg A College in the City AUGSBURG TODAY . President Oscar A. Anderson (19631980) continued Augsburg’s emphasis on involvement with the city. He wanted to reach out to nontraditional student populations, ensuring educational opportunity for all people. During his years of leadership the College became a vital and integral part of the city. Also in these years, Augsburg added the Music Hall, Mortensen Hall, Urness Hall, Christensen Center, Ice Arena, and Murphy Place. Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders who believed: Dr. Charles S. Anderson led the College from 1980 to 1997. He guided Augsburg’s commitment to liberal arts education, spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in enrollment and programs, and a curriculum that draws on the resources of the city as extensions of campus and classroom. Some of the accomplishments during his tenure include instituting two graduate degree programs, hosting national and international figures at College-sponsored forums and events, increasing accessibility, and the addition of the Foss Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication; the Oscar Anderson Residence Hall; and the James G. Lindell Family Library. • The city—with all its excitement, challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled learning laboratory for Augsburg students. Dr. William V. Frame became president in August 1997 and retired in 2006. Under his leadership, the College sharpened its identity as a college of the city, providing an education, grounded in vocational calling, that provides students both the theoretical learning and the practical experience to succeed in a global, diverse world. Augsburg also offers graduate and undergraduate level nursing courses as well as supporting degree courses through its Rochester Program based in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Paul C. Pribbenow became the 11th 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 of the world. • An Augsburg education should be preparation for service in community and church; • Education should have a solid liberal arts core with a practical dimension in order to send out productive, creative, and successful citizens; Augsburg is a quality liberal arts institution set in the heart of a great metropolitan center. There are now over 18,000 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 business, education, leadership, nursing, physician assistant studies, and social work. ■ WEEKEND COLLEGE Augsburg’s Weekend College program provides an educational alternative to adults who want to complete a baccalaureate degree but who work or have other commitments during the week. It is a means by which men and women can gain skills for professional advancement, prepare for a career change, or pursue a personal interest in one or more areas of the liberal arts. About Augsburg 13 Weekend College began in 1982 with 69 students taking courses in three majors. Eight courses were offered in the first term. Today with approximately 1,000 students enrolled each term and 19 majors, Augsburg’s Weekend College is one of the largest programs of its type among Minnesota private colleges. Faculty in Weekend College are full-time Augsburg professors as well as adjunct faculty who bring professional experience to their teaching. The Weekend College student body is involved in student government, and students participate in academic and extracurricular activities such as the student newspaper, travel seminars, and student organizations. Augsburg Weekend College continues its tradition of innovation to meet the needs of the adult and nontraditional student. The Adult as Learner Augsburg Weekend College is based on the assumption that working adult students are mature, self-disciplined, and motivated learners who seek a combination of classroom experience and individual study. Each course includes periods of concentrated, on-campus study as well as time for independent study and class preparation. Most courses include a Webbased course management site. Alternate Weekends To accommodate this learning format, classes generally meet on alternate weekends for three and a half to four hours on either Friday evening, Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon, or Sunday afternoon. Laboratory sections or additional class hours may be scheduled during the week. Weekend College students may take from one to four courses each term. Selected courses are also available on weekday evenings and are open to both day and Weekend College students. The academic year for Weekend College is divided into three trimesters. A Community of Learners Essential to the goals of Augsburg’s Weekend College 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 Weekend College students to make use of College facilities such as Lindell Library and the Christensen Center, and to participate in College activities such as music and dramatic presentations and athletic events. Weekend College 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 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 teaching. Faculty are actively involved in a dynamic faculty development program that introduces them to best practices in teaching and learning techniques and theories. 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. ■ ROCHESTER PROGRAM Augsburg has established a branch campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Classes in Rochester meet on an evening schedule, making them accessible to working adults. 14 About Augsburg There are three trimesters in each academic year. 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 from the Rochester program website at www.augsbur g.edu/rochester> or by call<w ing the Weekend College Admissions Office at 612-330-1101. ■ CAMPUS LOCATION Augsburg’s campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding 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—Fairview-University Medical Center—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. (See map on page 343.) Convenient bus routes run throughout the city and connect with the suburbs. Augsburg is located just blocks away from two Hiawatha Line light rail stations. Reaching the Twin Cities is easy. Most airlines provide daily service to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, and bus or train connections can be made from all areas of the United States. ■ FACILITIES AND HOUSING Instruction facilities and student housing at Augsburg are conveniently located near each other. A tunnel/ramp/skyway system connects the two tower dormitories, the five buildings on the Quadrangle, plus Music Hall, Murphy Place, Lindell Library, and the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication. Admissions Offices — The Office of Undergraduate Admissions for the day program is located on the first floor of Christensen Center. The Weekend College Admissions Office, Rochester admissions, and the Graduate Studies Admissions Office are located at 624 21st Avenue South. Anderson Hall (1993) — Named in honor of Oscar Anderson, president of Augsburg College from 1963 to 1980, this residence hall is located at 2016 S. Eighth Street. Anderson Hall contains four types of living units and houses 192 students, as well as the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies; the Center for Service, Work, and Learning; and the Office of Marketing and Communications. Campus Auxiliary Building — Located on the corner of 25th and Riverside Avenues, this building provides guest housing for visiting faculty, as well as retail space and additional campus office space. 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 wellbeing. The center occupies the house located at 628 21st Avenue South. Christensen Center (1967) — The College center, with spacious lounges and recreational areas, dining areas, bookstore, art gallery, and offices for student govern- About Augsburg 15 ment and student publications. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is located on the first floor. Edor Nelson Field — The athletic field, located at 725 23rd Avenue South, is the playing and practice field of many of the Augsburg teams. An air-supported dome covers the field during the winter months, allowing year-round use. Faculty Office House — This house, located at 620 21st Avenue South, provides additional office space for faculty. Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication (1988) — The Foss Center is named in recognition of the gifts of Julian and June Foss and was built with the additional support of many alumni and friends of the College. The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium are also housed in this complex, which provides space for campus ministry, the drama and communication offices, and the StepUP program. The Foss Center’s lower level is home to the Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) program. Ice Arena (1974) — Two large skating areas provide practice for hockey and figure skating, and recreational skating for Augsburg and the metropolitan community. The James G. Lindell Family Library (1997) — This library and information technology center houses all library functions and brings together the computer technology resources of the College. The Gage Family Art Gallery is located on the second floor. The library is located on the block of campus bordered by 22nd and 21st Avenues, and by Riverside Avenue and Seventh Street. The Jeroy C. Carlson Alumni Center — Named in 1991 to honor Jeroy C. Carlson, senior development officer and former alumni director, upon his retirement from Augsburg. The center, with the Office of Alumni Relations, is located on the main floor of Science Hall. Melby Hall (1961) — Named in honor of J. S. Melby (dean of men from 1920 to 1942, basketball coach, and head of the Christianity department). It provides facilities for the health and physical education program, intercollegiate and intramural athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center, and general auditorium purposes. The Ernie Anderson Center Court was dedicated in 2001. Mortensen Hall (1973) — Named in honor of Gerda Mortensen (dean of women from 1923 to 1964), it has 104 one- and two-bedroom apartments that house 312 upper-class students, plus conference rooms and spacious lounge areas. 2222 Murphy Place (1964) — Murphy Place is home to the three of the four components of the Office of International Programs — Center for Global Education, Global Studies, and International Student Advising. It is also home to the four support programs for students of color — American Indian Student Services, Pan-Afrikan Center, PanAsian Student Services, and Hispanic/Latino Student Services. Music Hall (1978) — Contains Sateren Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal halls, music libraries, practice studios, and offices for the music faculty. New Hall (1999) — A three-story apartment complex along 20th Avenue, between 7th and 8th Streets housing juniors and seniors in units from efficiencies to two-bedroom suites. 16 About Augsburg Old Main (1900) — Home for the modern languages and art departments, with classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in 1980, Old Main combines energy efficiency with architectural details from the past. It is included on the National Register of Historic Places. Science Hall (1949) — Houses classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, a medium-sized auditorium, faculty offices, the finance and administration offices, Alumni Relations, Parent and Family Relations, Institutional Advancement, and various other program offices. In 1960 the Lisa Odland Observatory on the roof was completed. Sverdrup Hall (1955) — Named in honor of Augsburg’s fourth president, it contains the Enrollment Center and Academic Advising, as well as classrooms and faculty offices. Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall (1938) — Built as a dormitory and named in honor of Augsburg’s second and third presidents, it contains the President’s Office, Human Resources, and other administrative and faculty offices. Urness Hall (1967) — Named in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Urness, this tower provides living quarters for 324 students. Each floor is a “floor unit,” providing 36 residents, housed two to a room, with their own lounge, study, and utility areas. ■ ASSOCIATED SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS Augsburg College has a commitment to lifelong learning and to programs that increase both individual and group understanding and achievement. College of the Third Age — In 1976, Augsburg initiated one of the first programs in the country that offers classes for older adults, taught in their neighborhoods. Many of the instructors are retired Augsburg faculty. The College of the Third Age is located in Foss Center, Room 172. Inter-Race: The International Institute for Interracial Interaction — Inter-Race facilitates interracial understanding in families, schools, places of work, communities, and society. The institute provides training and consultation, research, education, resource centers, publications, public policy, and legal study in five centers. Inter-Race is located at 600 21st Avenue South. About Augsburg 17 ■ POLICIES 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 the affirmative action coordinator, Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454, 612-330-1058. 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. ■ ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS Augsburg College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools* and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (Secondary and Elementary). Our programs are approved by the • American Chemical Society • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education • Council on Social Work Education (B.S. and M.S.W.) • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) • National Association for Music Therapy, Inc. • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education • Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) Augsburg College is an institutional member of the: • American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU) • Association of Physician Assistant Programs • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) • National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) We are members of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran Education Council in North America, Minnesota Private College Council, National Society for Experiential Education, and Campus Compact. Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not mean that credits earned at the institution can be transferred to other institutions or that the quality of the educational programs would meet the standards of every student, educational institution, or employer. *The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 312-263-0456; <www.higherlearningcommission.org> 18 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, 16 percent represent the Roman Catholic Church, and 17 percent represent other denominations and religions. ■ ■ Accreditation—The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Approved by the American Chemical Society, Council on Social Work Education, National Association for Music Therapy, Inc., National Association of Schools of Music, and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Member—Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities, Lutheran Education Council in North America, Minnesota Private College Council, CIC, AACU, AAHE. Registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, as described on page 17. ■ Enrollment (Fall 2005)—3,564 students from 31 countries. ■ Graduates—18,112 graduates from 1870 through August 2005. ■ Student/Faculty Ratio—15 to 1. Undergraduate class size averages 13 (WEC)-17 (Day). ■ Campus—17 major buildings. Major renovations in 1979-80 with special emphasis on accessibility. ■ Accessibility—Augsburg is now one of the most accessible campuses in the region. A skyway/tunnel/elevator system provides access to 10 major buildings without going outside. ■ Degrees Granted—B.A., B.S., B.M., M.A., M.B.A., M.S., M.S.W. ■ Financial Aid—Over 80 percent of the students receive some form of financial aid from the College and many other sources. ■ Library—Over 180,000 items, direct access to over 2,500,000 through CLIC, the Twin Cities private college library consortium. The James G. Lindell Family Library opened in September 1997. ■ School Year—Two semesters from September to May, and three summer school sessions. Augsburg Weekend College—trimesters, September to June. Augsburg Graduate Program— trimesters, September to June. ■ Majors—More than 50 majors in 35 departments and programs. ■ Off-Campus Programs—The Office of International Programs offers study abroad programs throughout the world, including Augsburg’s own Center for Global Education and International Partners programs. Augsburg is also a member of the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA). ■ Athletic Affiliation—Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC), and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division III. ■ 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 its students. Undergraduate Admissions For Day Program Freshmen – 20 Early Admission of Freshmen – 21 For Weekend College – 21 For Transfer Students – 21 For Former Students – 22 For Special Students – 22 (Non-Degree) For International Students – 22 20 UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS A ugsburg College strives to create a strong, rich, and vibrant campus community with students representing a large number of backgrounds, viewpoints, experiences, talents, and cultures. Selection of students for Augsburg College is based upon careful consideration of each candidate’s academic achievement, personal qualities and interests, participation in activities and employment, and potential for development as a student and as a graduate of Augsburg College. Visit the Campus Because firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere is valuable, freshman and transfer applicants are encouraged to visit the campus and meet with an admissions counselor. Arrangements may be made to meet with a member of the faculty and to attend classes when school is in session. Augsburg’s admissions staff is ready to help students and families with college planning. Call any weekday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.—612-330-1001 or toll-free 1-800-788-5678. We’ll answer your questions and arrange a tour for you (including most Saturday mornings during the school year). The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is located on the first floor of the Christensen Center. For Weekend College admission information, call 612-330-1101. APPLICATION PROCEDURES. ■ DAY PROGRAM FRESHMEN — Application for Admission— Applicants should complete the application for admission and the essay and return them to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions together with the non-refundable $25 application fee. Students may apply online at <www.augsburg.edu/apply/day>. —An official transcript Transcripts— from the high school is required of freshman applicants. Freshman applicants who are still high school students at the time of application should have their most recent transcript sent, followed by a final, official transcript upon graduation. If the student has taken college courses, an official transcript from the institutions should also be sent. General Education Development (G.E.D.) scores may be presented instead of the high school transcript. —Freshman applicants are Test Scores— required to submit results from a college entrance examination. The American College Test (ACT) is preferred; results from SAT are also accepted. Test scores recorded on the official high school transcript are sufficient. Recommendations — Two letters of academic recommendation are required. If the applicant has been out of school for several years, a letter may be submitted by a supervisor, employer, or other person for whom the applicant works. —If there Additional Information— is personal information that may have affected the applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be included with the application or discussed personally with an admissions counselor. On occasion, the Admissions Committee may defer a decision on a candidate’s admission until other information has been received. For example, more recent test scores, results of the present semester’s coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will inform the candidate. Undergraduate Admissions 21 — Notification of Admissions Decision— Augsburg College uses a “rolling” admissions plan. The first offers of admission are made on September 1. After that, students are notified of the admissions decision usually within two weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee. — Confirmation of Admission— Accepted students are asked to make a $150* enrollment deposit to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Those students who wish to live in College housing must also submit a $200 housing deposit along with the housing contract to the Residence Life Office. *Non-refundable after May 1. Early Admission of Freshmen Students of exceptional ability who wish to accelerate their educational program may be granted admission to begin full-time work toward a degree after completion of their junior year or first semester of their senior year of high school. Applicants must complete the normal procedures for freshman applicants and arrange a personal interview with the director of undergraduate admissions. ■ WEEKEND COLLEGE Applicants should complete the application form and return it along with the $25 non-refundable application fee to the Augsburg Weekend College Admissions Office. Students may apply online at <www.augsburg.edu/apply/weekend>. Transcripts — Official transcripts from all previous postsecondary institutions should be sent directly to the Augsburg Weekend College Office. Applicants with less than one year of previous transferable college work should also have their official high school transcript sent. The G.E.D. test certificate may be presented instead of the high school transcript. Additional Information — If there is personal information that may have affected the applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be included with the application or discussed personally with an admissions counselor. Academic recommendations may be required by the Admissions Committee before an admission decision is made. On occasion, the Admissions Committee may also defer a candidate’s admission until other information has been received. For example, test scores, results of current coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Admissions Office will inform the candidate. Notification of Admissions Decision — Augsburg College uses a “rolling” admissions plan. Students are notified of the admission decision, usually within two weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee. Admission to a major, as well as admission to the College, is sometimes necessary. Please check with an admissions counselor and major sections of this catalog to see if admission to the major is required. ■ TRANSFER STUDENTS A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale) in previous College work is recommended for admission to the College. No student who falls below the standards for automatic admission to the College will be considered for admission by the Admissions Committee after August 15 for entry in fall semester or December 15 for entry in spring semester. Information regarding transfer credit policies is found in the 22 Undergraduate Admissions Academic Information section of the catalog, beginning on page 53. ■ SPECIAL STUDENTS (SECOND DEGREE) ■ FORMER STUDENTS Students who have completed a four-year degree at an accredited college or university may complete a second degree at Augsburg College. Second degree requirements include: a minimum of eight course credits taken at Augsburg, completion of a major, and completion of any liberal arts requirements not covered by a previous degree. Students who have interrupted attendance at Augsburg College for one semester or more without requesting a leave of absence and who wish to return must apply for re-admission through the registrar’s office. Students who have attended other institution(s) during their absence from Augsburg must have an official transcript sent from each institution to the Office of the Registrar. Returning students do not pay the application fee. ■ SPECIAL STUDENTS (NON-DEGREE) In some circumstances, people may be admitted as special students (non-degree) and granted the privilege of enrolling in courses for credit. Students may request a change in their degree status by submitting a petition to the registrar’s office. Students regularly enrolled at another college may take coursework at Augsburg College as a special student (non-degree). An application form for special-student status is available from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. To apply for admission as a special student, submit the completed admission application and academic transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Students who have graduated from Augsburg who are returning to complete a second major will not be awarded a second degree unless it is a different degree from the first awarded. Minors are not noted on the transcript if they are completed after a baccalaureate degree has been awarded. Depending on the student’s previous degree, completion of a second major (non-degree) may also be an option. ■ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International students are a vital part of the Augsburg community. (See International Student Advising on page 49.) International students should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for an international student application and financial requirements. All applicants must provide proof of financial solvency. Applications must be completed two months prior to the start of the semester: June 1 for fall, Dec. 1 for spring. For more information, call 612-330-1001 or 1-800-788-5678 (toll free); e-mail <admissions@augsburg.edu>; or write to: International Student Admissions CB143 Augsburg College 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA Financing Your Education Day Program Costs Tuition and Fees – 24 Room and Board – 24 Other Special Fees – 24 Deposits – 25 Weekend College Costs – 25 Payments – 26 Financial Policies Refunds – 26 Financial Aid How and When to Apply – 29 Kinds of Aid Academic Excellence Scholarships – 29 Achievement Scholarships – 30 Leadership, Service, and Performance Scholarships – 30 Lutheran Congregational Scholarship Program – 31 Gift Assistance – 31 Loan Assistance – 32 Student Employment – 33 Sponsored Scholarships – 33 24 FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION A ll students receive financial help indirectly, since a quality liberal arts education costs more than tuition and fees cover. The College raises that difference in gifts— from alumni, faculty, staff, parents, churches, friends, foundations, and endowment income. However, the primary responsibility for paying for a college education rests on students and their families. Financial aid is intended to supplement those resources. COLLEGE COSTS 2006-2007. DAY PROGRAM. The Board of Regents has approved the costs listed below for the 2006-07 academic year. The Board reviews costs annually and makes changes as required. The College reserves the right to adjust charges should economic conditions necessitate. ■ DAY PROGRAM TUITION, FEES, ROOM, AND BOARD Tuition (full-time enrollment) ............$22,900 This rate applies to all full-time students attending in September 2006. Students are considered full-time when they take three or more course credits during the semester. The charge includes tuition, general fees, facility fees, and admission to most College-supported events, concerts, and lectures. The amount is payable in two equal installments at the beginning of each semester. Tuition (part-time enrollment) per one-credit course..............$ 2,860 This rate applies to students taking fewer than three courses in a semester. Part-time students taking lifetime sports are charged the audit rate for that course. Audit Fee (for part-time students) per course................................$ 770 Full-time students—see audit policy on page 86. Room Rent (on average, includes basic services) ..................................$ 3,396 (Detailed room rates and housing options are available through the Office of Residence Life.) Full Board (19 meals a week) ..................$ 3,208 Other board plans are available as defined in the housing contract booklet available from the Office of Residence Life. Partial board (14 meals a week) ..................$ 3,126 Flex 5 point plan ....................$ 2,856 Student Activity Fee................$ 180 ACTC Bus (full-time students only) ..................$ 13 Information Technology Fee ..$ 300 ■ OTHER SPECIAL FEES (NON-REFUNDABLE) Fees Billed on Student Account Student Activity Fee (part-time students) ....................................$ 90 Late Registration ..............................$ 50 Petition fee for waiver of registration deadlines (non-refundable) .......$ 50 Lifetime Sport (part-time students) ...................$ 180 Extended Payment Plan Fee ............$ 50 Financial Information 25 Overload Fee (per course credit over 4.5, Day and WEC/Rochester/United combined) ..................................$2,860 Private Music Lessons, per semester (14 lessons—.0 cr. or .25 cr.) ......$390 (14 lessons—.5 cr.) ......................$780 Student Teaching (per course for full-time students) ..................$125 Student Teaching (per course for part-time students) .................$185 Study Abroad (in approved non-Augsburg programs) .............$425 Zero-credit seminar (part-time students) .......................................$770 Fees Payable by Check/Cash Application (new and/or special students) ........................$ 25 Locker Rental ....................................$ 40 Student Parking Lot Permit —car ...........................................$ 220 —motorcycle ..............................$ 110 Transcript Fee Regular service............................$ 5 Next day......................................$ 8 On demand .................................$ 15 Special Examinations, Cap & Gown Costs (Schedule on file in registrar’s office) ■ BOOKS AND SUPPLIES These costs are estimated to average $125 per course. ■ DEPOSITS Enrollment Deposit (non-refundable) ....................$ 150 Required of all new students after acceptance. The enrollment deposit is credited to the students’ account only upon graduation or withdrawal. Any net credit balance (after all charges and/or fines) will be refunded upon request of the student. For more information, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Housing Damage Deposit ......$ 200 Required of all resident students at the time of signing a contract to reserve a housing assignment. This deposit is retained against damages and/or fines and is returned to the student account (less all charges for damages and/or fines) at the end of the occupancy period covered by the contract. New contracts may be terminated in writing for fall or spring term by following the conditions delineated in the housing contract. The resident will be responsible for all costs incurred due to late cancellation or lack of proper notification as specified in the housing contract. COLLEGE COSTS 2006-2007 . WEEKEND COLLEGE . Application Fee (payable once, non-refundable) .........................$ 35 Tuition (per course) .........................$1,540 Tuition (per summer course 2004) ..$1,544 Activity Fee (per trimester) .............$11.50 Campus Access Fee (includes parking permit; per trimester) ...$ 10 Audit Fee (per course) .....................$ 770 Lifetime Sports: Fee for Weekend College Course ...........................$ 180 Lifetime Sports: Fee for Assessment of Previous Learning ..................$ 150 Nursing Clinical Fee ........................$ 250 Supplementary Student Teaching Fee (per course credit) ..............$ 150 Late Registration Fee ........................$ 50 Transcript Fee Regular service............................$ 5 Next day......................................$ 8 On demand .................................$ 15 Petition Fee for waiver of registration deadlines (non-refundable) .......$ 50 Zero-credit seminar ...........................$ 770 Extended Payment Plan Fee .............$ 50 26 Financial Information ■ PAYMENTS—DAY PROGRAM Semester Fees—Prior to the start of each semester a statement of estimated charges showing basic charges and financial aid credits designated by the Enrollment Center is sent to the student. Payment Options—Day Program— (1) Semester payments, due August 14 and January 5 as billed; (2) Extended Payment Plan—an extended payment plan is available each semester. Details are included with the bill for each term. ■ PAYMENTS—WEEKEND COLLEGE A statement of tuition and fee charges and estimated financial aid will be mailed to each registered student prior to the start of each term. For tuition and fee information, please refer to the current Weekend College Class Schedule, published each year by the Weekend College Program Office. Payment Options—(1) Payment in full at the start of each term. (2) Extended Payment Plan—an extended payment plan is available each semester. Details are included with the bill for each term. (3) Employer Reimbursement: students whose employers reimburse them for all or part of their tuition and fees must pay a $100 deposit per course credit at the start of the term. The balance, which is subject to finance charges until paid, is due 60 days after the last day of the term. Students on this plan must file an employer reimbursement application form each academic year, prior to the start of the first class. The student is responsible for payment of the balance should the employer not reimburse for any reason. If the employer offers partial reimbursement, the non-reimbursed portion of tuition and fees must be paid in full at the start of the term. FINANCIAL POLICIES. A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of .67 percent per month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or more. Registration is permitted only if the student’s account for a previous term is paid in full or if the student is making scheduled payments in accordance with an approved payment plan. Augsburg College will not release student academic transcripts until all student accounts are paid in full or, in the case of student loan funds administered by the College (Federal Perkins Student Loan including the National Defense and National Direct Student Loans and the Nursing Student Loan), are current according to established repayment schedules and the loan entrance and exit interviews have been completed. ■ REFUNDS Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of their charges based on the appropriate refund schedule. Financial aid may be adjusted for those students who withdraw from the College or drop course(s) and receive financial assistance. Students who wish to withdraw from Augsburg should complete the Withdrawal from College form available in the Enrollment Center. It must be filled out completely, signed and turned in to the Enrollment Center. Students who properly withdraw or change to part-time, who are dismissed, or who are released from a housing contract will have their accounts adjusted for tuition and/or room (except for the minimum deduction of $100 to cover administrative costs) in accordance with the terms of their housing contract Financial Information 27 and/or the appropriate tuition refund schedule. 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 Augsburg College Refund Policy for Day, Weekend, Rochester, United, and Graduate Programs: The refund schedule is based on the percentage of class time remaining on the date of the student’s official withdrawal from class. This applies to all students who drop one or more courses during each term. Percentage of class time remaining after official drop or withdrawal: Amount of refund: 100% to 90% remaining Full refund (minus $100 administrative fee) 89% to 50% remaining Refund equals the percentage of term remaining 49% or less remaining No refund This refund schedule is effective whether or not a student has attended classes. Please allow two weeks for tuition and possible financial aid adjustments to be finalized. If a credit balance remains on the student’s account, a credit refund check will be issued at that time. The refund of charges calculation used is the Augsburg College Refund Policy stated above. Students may appeal refund decisions through the Financial Petition Committee. Petition forms are available in the Enrollment Center. ■ MEDICAL REFUND If a student is forced to withdraw from one or more courses in a term due to illness or an accident, the refund will include the normal refund percentage (based on the regular refund schedule), plus one-half of the remaining tuition and fees. This extra medical refund will be considered upon submission of documentation from the attending doctor, on letterhead, verifying the medical circumstances. Requests for medical refunds should be made through the Financial Petition Committee. ■ UNOFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL Federal regulations require that records of financial aid recipients who earn failing grades in all their classes be reviewed. If courses are not completed (e.g. unofficial withdrawal, stopped attending), the College is required to refund financial aid to the appropriate sources according to federal or Augsburg refund policies based on the last recorded date of attendance. Students are responsible for the entire cost of the term including the portion previously covered by financial aid should they stop attending. Students are strongly urged to follow guidelines for complete withdrawal from college. If there are extenuating circumstances, a petition to have the cost of tuition refunded can be made. Petition forms are available in the Enrollment Center. 28 Financial Information A student who registers, does not attend any classes, and does not withdraw may petition to withdraw retroactively. The student must petition within six months of the end of term and provide proof of nonattendance. Proof can include, but is not limited to, statements from each instructor that the student never attended, or documentation of attendance for the term at another college or university. If approved, grades of W will be recorded and charges for the term dropped. The administrative cancellation fee is $300. FINANCIAL AID. All students who wish to be considered for financial assistance must establish financial aid eligibility on an annual basis. This includes completing the application process as outlined below and meeting the academic progress standards outlined in the brochure “Academic Progress Standards for Financial Aid.” This brochure is available from the Enrollment Center and is distributed to students on an annual basis. Financing higher education could be the most significant investment a person or family makes in a lifetime. Proper planning and wise choices are important, not only in choosing a college, but also in the methods used to pay for it. Augsburg College, through its Enrollment Center, will help students and their families protect access to a quality Augsburg education in a time of increasing financial challenge. Financial assistance awarded through Augsburg may be a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time work opportunities. The College cooperates with federal, state, church, and private agencies in providing various aid programs. During the 2005-2006 academic year, more than eight out of ten students at Augsburg received financial assistance. The primary responsibility for financing a college education rests upon the student and family. Financial aid supplements student and family resources. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), current tax documents, and Augsburg Verification Worksheet help determine the amount of assistance for which a student is eligible. This analysis takes into account such family financial factors as current income, assets, number of dependent family members, other educational expenses, debts, retirement needs, and special considerations. ■ HOW TO APPLY The following are required to process your financial aid application: 1. Be admitted to Augsburg as a regular student or be a returning student in good academic standing with the College. 2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Renewal FAFSA. Students are encouraged to file the FAFSA electronically on the Web at <www.fafsa.ed.gov>. Students and their parents may sign the FAFSA electronically using a PIN issued by the U.S. Department of Education. Instructions for requesting a PIN can be found at <www.fafsa.ed.gov>. Be sure to include the Augsburg College code, 002334, on your application. Submit your application to the processing agency after Jan. 1. Applications must be filed by April 15 for priority consideration. 3. Complete the current year Verification Worksheet, available at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll>, and submit it to the Enrollment Center. Financial Information 29 4. Submit copies of federal tax forms for the preceding year (e.g. tax year 2005 to be considered for financial aid for 20062007). Tax forms are required for the student and parents of dependent students, or spouse of student if filing separately. ■ WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Once all documents are received, we review the financial aid application to determine financial aid eligibility for all available programs. A financial aid award letter will be sent to the student. This letter details the financial aid award and includes: • Information regarding institutional financial aid programs and requirements for continued eligibility • Information regarding federal and private loan programs (students must complete a loan application to receive loan funds) • Information regarding payment plans/options for the current school year ■ KINDS OF AID A student applying for aid from Augsburg applies for assistance in general rather than for a specific scholarship or grant (except as noted). The various forms of aid available are listed here for information only. In addition to aid administered by Augsburg College, students are urged to investigate the possibility of scholarships and grants that might be available in their own communities. It is worthwhile to check with churches, the company or business employing parents or spouses, high schools, service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid available to students who meet their requirements. In addition to these sources, some students are eligible for aid through Rehabilitation Services, Educational Assistance for Veterans, Educational Assistance for Veterans’ Children, and other sources. Academic Excellence Scholarships President’s Scholarship—President’s Scholarships are awarded based upon competition. The applicant must have a 3.70 or higher GPA and a 27 or greater ACT composite (or a combined SAT score of 1210 or greater). Separate applications are required. The application deadline is February 1. Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship— These scholarships are awarded to selected transfer students with a 3.50 GPA. The application deadline is March 1. Call Undergraduate Admissions for information, 612-330-1001. 30 Financial Information Achievement Scholarships Regents’ Scholarship—The Regents’ Scholarships are awarded to all qualified new freshmen of high academic achievement who apply and are accepted before May 1 for fall or Dec. 1 for spring. Selection is based on high school GPA and national test scores. Transfer Regents’ Scholarship— Transfer Regents’ Scholarships are awarded to all qualified transfer students with a minimum 3.00 GPA who apply and are accepted for admission by May 1 for fall or Dec. 1 for spring. Augsburg Legacy Award—These scholarships provide tuition awards to fulltime day students working toward their first bachelor’s degree who are children, grandchildren, or spouses of Augsburg graduates; siblings of current Augsburg students; children or spouses of current ELCA pastors. Deadline: May 1 for fall or Dec. 1 for spring. Science Scholarship—These scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen who are in the top 30 percent of their high school class or ACT/SAT test score, majoring in chemistry or physics at Augsburg. Deadline: Accepted for admission by May 1. Augsburg AmeriCorps Scholarship—These scholarships are awarded to qualified AmeriCorps members who are currently serving or have served for at least one year. Must be certified as eligible by the director of the AmeriCorps site, be accepted for admission, be a fulltime day student, and complete the financial aid application. Application deadline is May 1. Minority Encouragement Program Scholarship — The Minority Encouragement Program Scholarship recognizes freshmen who have graduated from a St. Paul public high school in good standing and who participated in their school’s Minority Encouragement Program. MEP students are assured of receiving a minimum award of $5,000 per year upon admission to Augsburg College. Application deadline is May 1. Leadership, Service, and Performance Scholarships Ethnic Leadership Scholarships — Ethnic Leadership Scholarships recognize incoming freshmen and transfer students with demonstrated scholarship and a record of, and/or potential for, leadership. Eligible students must be full time in the day program and have the recommendation of the appropriate Augsburg Ethnic Student Services program director and another individual knowledgeable about the student’s extracurricular activities. The application deadline is April 15. For more information and an application, contact: • American Indian Student Services, 612-330-1144 • Hispanic-Latino Student Services, 612-330-1309 • Pan-Afrikan Student Center, 612-3301022 • Pan-Asian Student Services, 612-3301530 Performing Arts Scholarship— Awarded to selected incoming students who demonstrate active participation in the performing arts. Separate application and audition are required. The deadline is February 1 for fall or November 1 for spring. Financial Information 31 Lutheran Congregational Scholarship Program Augsburg Corporation Scholarship — Recognizes students who are members of an ELCA congregation within the Minneapolis Area Synod, St. Paul Synod, S. E. Metro Synod or N. E. Synod of Wisconsin. These four synods constitute the Augsburg Corporation. The scholarship is awarded at point of admission for $1,000 per year. CALL Scholarships (Congregations and Augsburg support Lutheran Leaders) — Augsburg College CALL Scholarships recognize incoming students of high academic achievement with a demonstrated record of leadership within their Lutheran congregations. Augsburg will provide a double match of congregational grants or scholarships up to $1,000 ($3,000 maximum combined award) for students who meet the leadership criteria as specified on the application. The awards are renewable, depending on the class level at entry point (i.e., a new entering junior will have two years of eligibility). Final selection of CALL Scholarship recipients is made by the College. Deadline for application is March 1. Gift Assistance (Need-Based) Augsburg Tuition Grant—These awards are based on financial eligibility, academic record, and participation in extracurricular activities in school, community, and church. Minnesota State Scholarship and Grant—Eligibility requires Minnesota residency and enrollment of less than four years (or its equivalent) at any post-secondary school. Consult the Enrollment Center for accepted enrollment patterns. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant—Whenever law and funds permit, SEOGs are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Preference is given to students eligible for the Federal Pell grant. Federal Pell Grant—Federal Pell grants are awarded to students attending eligible institutions of higher education and are based on financial need as defined by program guidelines. Maximum grant for 2006-07 is $4,050. Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarship—Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarships and Augsburg American Indian Scholarships are available to Indian students (both full and part-time) who meet specific criteria. For Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarships, students must be a quarter degree Indian ancestry and be enrolled with a federally-recognized tribe. Eligibility criteria for Augsburg American Indian Scholarships vary. Contact the director of the American Indian Student Services Program. American Indian grants supplement all other forms of financial aid. Questions may be directed to the director of the American Indian Student Services Program or to your local BIA, Tribal, or State Indian Education Office. 32 Financial Information Loan Assistance Federal Perkins Student Loan—A federally-funded program administered through Augsburg College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. No interest accrues nor do payments have to be made on the principal at any time you are enrolled at least half time. Simple interest of 5 percent and repayment of principal (at the minimum of $40 a month) begin nine months after you leave school. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. The loan offers a teacher cancellation clause. The maximum that may be borrowed for undergraduate study is $20,000. Federal Stafford Student Loan Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loan funds are obtained directly from a lender or state agency in states that provide such programs. Subsidized Stafford Loans are need-based loans that the federal government subsidizes by paying the interest while the student is in school and during the grace period. For the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement and the borrower is responsible for all interest. The borrower may choose to make payments while in school or may defer payments and allow interest to accrue and be capitalized (added to the balance of the loan). The interest rate for new borrowers through the Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loan will be transitioning to a fixed rate of 6.8% in July 2006. The following borrowing limits apply to the Stafford Loan program after July 1, 2006: • Freshmen: $7,500 annually (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford) • Sophomores: $8,500 annually (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford) • Juniors/Seniors: $10,500 annually (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford) • Aggregate maximum: $46,000 (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized) Federal Nursing Student Loan—A federal program with provisions similar to the Federal Perkins Student Loan program, but restricted to applicants accepted or enrolled in our program leading to the baccalaureate degree in nursing. Recipients must have financial need and be registered at least half time. The maximum loan is $4,000 per year. Federal Parent Loan Program (PLUS)—PLUS is a loan program to help parents meet college costs of their dependent children. Parents may borrow up to the cost of attendance (minus all other student financial aid). Repayment begins within 60 days of final disbursement, the interest rate is transitioning to a fixed rate of 8.5% and a minimum payment of $50 per month. Further information is available at the Augsburg College Enrollment Center website. Financial Information 33 Student Employment Augsburg College provides work opportunities for students. Assignment is based on financial eligibility and potential competence in performing the duties assigned. Part-time work provided by the College is considered financial aid, just like scholarships, loans, and grants. A maximum of 15 hours of on-campus employment per week is recommended. All on-campus work is governed by policies stipulated in the work contract issued to the student employee for each placement. Payment is made monthly by check to the student employee. Federal College Work Study Program and Minnesota State Work Study Program—Under these programs the federal or state government supplies funds on a matching basis with the College to provide part-time work opportunities. SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS . Augsburg College, through generous gifts from alumni, faculty, staff, and friends, offers more than 400 sponsored scholarships. All returning eligible students are considered. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, and selection criteria established by the donor. Sponsored scholarships are considered part of a student’s overall financial aid award. A list of scholarships follows. ■ GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS ADC Telecommunications Inc. Linda Schrempp Alberg Memorial Scholarship American Express Company Henry and Leona Antholz Scholarship Class of 1931 Scholarship Alma Jensen Dickerson Memorial Scholarship Oliver M. and Alma Jensen Dickerson Memorial Scholarship Elias B. Eliason, Sr. Memorial Scholarship M. J. Estrem Scholarship Reuben I. and Marion Hovland Scholarship Tze-Lien Yao-Hsieh, Lenorah Erickson, and Mildred Joel Memorial Scholarship Edwin C. Johnson Scholarship Kopp Investment Advisors Presidential Scholarship Arne and Jean Markland Scholarship Emma Johnston Mathwig Scholarship Memorial Scholarship Foundation Scholarships Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company Liberal Arts Scholarships Minnesota Scholars Fund Scholarship Clifford and Martha Nylander Scholarship Marvin T. Nystrom Scholarship Rev. Martin J. and Olga S. Olson Scholarship Casey Albert T. O’Neil Foundation Scholarship John G. Quanbeck Scholarship Fund Martin and Esther Quanbeck Scholarship Rahr Foundation Scholarship Readers Digest Endowed Scholarship Phillip and Helen Rouberg Scholarship Senior Challenge Endowment Fund Rosemary J. Shafer Scholarship St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Centennial Scholarship Genevieve E. Stelberg Memorial Scholarship Thorpe Family Scholarship—Bethany Lutheran Church Ernest and Vivian Tinseth Scholarship Robert W. Warzyniak Memorial Scholarship Lea A. and Elsie L. Wildung Endowment Fund Xcel Energy Scholarship Edward Yokie Memorial Scholarship 34 Financial Information ■ SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS Aid Association for Lutherans Scholarship Charles and Kate Anderson Endowment Fund Mildred Ryan Cleveland Memorial Scholarship Dain Rauscher Scholarship David J. Formo Memorial Scholarship The Grace Scholarship David Gronner Memorial Scholarship Rev. John Hjelmeland Endowed Scholarship Fund Hoversten Peace Scholarship ING Foundation Scholarship Torgney and Valborg Kleven Memorial Scholarship Mary E. Larsen International Studies Scholarship Floyd Lorenzen Memorial Scholarship Lutheran Brotherhood Lutheran Senior College Scholarship Lutheran Brotherhood Opportunity Scholarship Minnesota Mutual Foundation Scholarship Minnesota Power Company Scholarship Karen Neitge Scholarship Marilyn and John Paul Nilsen Scholarship Rev. Horace E. Nyhus Memorial Scholarship Ole K. and Evelyn L. Olson Scholarship Timothy O. Olson Memorial Scholarship Rev. John and Ingeborg Peterson Memorial Scholarship Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation Scholarship Clayton and Ruth Roen Memorial Scholarship Loren Manuel Schottenstein Memorial Scholarship John and Agnes Siverson Scholarship Genevieve E. Stelberg Memorial Scholarship Wells Fargo Scholarship ■ CAMPUS MINISTRY/CHRISTIAN SERVICE John Andrew Adam Memorial Scholarship C. A. L. and Esther J. E. Anderson Scholarship Charles and Catherine Anderson Diversity Scholarship Kyle A. and Sandra L. Anderson Scholarship Carl C. and Kathleen A. Casperson Scholarship Corinne and Herbert Chilstrom Scholarship Laura Ann Erickson Memorial Scholarship Pastor Bob Evans Scholarship Dave Hagert Memorial Scholarship Helen (Mohn) Henderson Memorial Scholarship Lee Family Scholarship Forrest T. Monson and Thelma (Sydnes) Monson Scholarship Pastor Carl O. and Edith W. Nelson Memorial Scholarship Philip and Dora Quanbeck Scholarship Russell and Helen Quanbeck Scholarship Rev. Olaf Rogne Memorial Scholarship Russel and Virginia Smith Scholarship Roy C. and Jeanette Tollefson Scholarship ■ MULTICULTURAL/INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS American Indian Scholarship Kent Anderson American Indian Scholarship Ada Bakken Memorial-American Indian Scholarship Grace Jewel Jensen Buster Memorial Scholarship Cargill Foundation American Indian Scholarship General Mills Foundation Scholarship Grand Metropolitan American Indian Scholarship Financial Information 35 Grand Metropolitan Food Sector Foundation Scholarship Hearst American Indian Scholarship Honeywell Corporation Scholarship Grace Anne Johnson Memorial Scholarship Kerridge/Mueller American Indian Scholarship James M. Kingsley American Indian Scholarship Little Six, Inc. Scholarship McKnight Foundation Scholarship Medtronic Foundation Scholarship Marilyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship Prairie Island Indian Community Scholarships Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota Community Scholarship Marlys Johnson Simengaard Memorial Scholarship St. Paul Companies, Inc. Scholarship St. Paul Companies, Inc. Teaching Assistants Scholarship James R. Thorpe Foundation Scholarship Trinity Lutheran Congregation 125th Anniversary Scholarship UPS Foundation Scholarship U.S. Bancorp Foundation Scholarship West Group Scholarship Westwood Lutheran Church Second Mile Mission Scholarship Women of the ELCA Native Women’s Achievement Award ■ PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS Margaret E. Andrews Public Service Scholarship Fund Class of 1998 Scholarship Harold B. and Laura M. Lanes Scholarship Person Public Service Scholarship Fund Adeline Marie (Rasmussen) Johnson Memorial Scholarship Marina Christensen Justice Memorial Fund ■ DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS Art Lucy Bodnarczuk Memorial Scholarship Norman D. Holen Art Scholarship August Molder Memorial Art Scholarship Queen Sonja Art Scholarship Alfred and Margaret Syring Scholarship Biology Biology Scholarships Eleanor Christensen Edwards Scholarship Dr. Paul R. and Maxine Fridlund Biology Scholarship Dr. Kenneth D. and Mrs. Linda (Bailey) Holmen Scholarship Business Administration/Accounting/ Economics Marianne Anderson Entrepreneurial Scholarship Augsburg Business Alumni Scholarship Fund Cargill Foundation Scholarship Malcom and Maybelle Estrem Scholarship Farmers Insurance Group of Companies Scholarship Forss-Herr Scholarship Gamble-Skogmo Foundation Scholarship Amin E. Kader Business Scholarship Mildred and Eleanor Krohn Scholarship Gertrude S. Lund Memorial Scholarship Clifford A. Peterson Scholarship David L. Shaver Memorial Scholarship Clair E. and Gladys I. Strommen Scholarship Leland and Louise Sundet Scholarship Joan L. Volz Business Scholarship Chemistry Courtland Agre Memorial Scholarship Augsburg College Chemistry Alumni Scholarship Department of Chemistry Scholarships Carl Fosse Chemistry Scholarship Dr. Kenneth D. and Mrs. Linda (Bailey) Holmen Scholarship 36 Financial Information Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company Chemistry Scholarship Conrad Sunde Memorial Chemistry Scholarships Education James and Shelby Andress Education Scholarship Heidi Huber Scholarship Dr. Einar O. Johnson Scholarship S. Luther Kleven Family Scholarship Elva B. Lovell Life Scholarship David Mathre Scholarship Debra Boss Montgomery Memorial Scholarship Barbara Tjornhom and Richard K. Nelson Scholarship John L. and Joan H. Ohlin Memorial Scholarship Pederson Samuelson Scholarship English Dagny Christensen Memorial Scholarship Murphy Square Literary Award Anne Pederson English Scholarship Prof. P. A. Sveeggen Memorial Scholarship Health and Physical Education Jeroy C. and Lorraine M. Carlson Scholarship Paul Dahlen Memorial Scholarship Keith Hoffman Memorial Scholarship Rory Jordan Memorial Scholarship Magnus and Kristofa Kleven Scholarship Roy and Eleanor Krohn Scholarship Hoyt Messerer Athletic Scholarship Robert D. and Carolyn W. Odegard Scholarship James P. Pederson Memorial Scholarship Stan Person Memorial Scholarship History Rev. and Mrs. O. J. Haukeness History Award H. N. Hendrickson History Scholarship John R. Jenswold Memorial Scholarship Dr. Bernhardt J. Kleven Scholarship Theodore and Lucille Nydahl History Scholarship Mathematics Floyd V. and Ruth M. Case Scholarship Beverly Durkee Mathematics Scholarship Mathematics Scholarship George Soberg Scholarship Robert Wick Scholarship Metro-Urban Studies Joel and Frances Torstenson Scholarship in Urban Affairs Modern Languages Emil M. Fossan Modern Language Scholarship Mary E. (Mimi) Johnson Scholarship Mimi Baez Kingsley Modern Language Scholarship Theodore and Virginia Menzel Scholarship Music Albert and Solveig Birkland Scholarship Centennial Singers Scholarship Peggy Christensen Benson Memorial Scholarship Sam Coltvet and Reverend Mark Ronning Memorial Choral Music Scholarship Leonard and Anabelle Dahlberg Scholarship Robert Ellingrod Memorial Scholarship Rev. Clement A. Gisselquist Church Music Scholarship Marjorie and James R. Gronseth, Jr. Memorial Music Scholarship Mabeth Saure Gyllstrom Scholarship Beth Halverson Violin Scholarship Kay Halverson Scholarship Lynn Halverson Cello Scholarship Carol Halverson Hearn Violin Scholarship Hanwick Thanksgiving Scholarship Financial Information 37 O. I. Hertsgaard Scholarship Orville and Gertrude Hognander Scholarship Robert Karlén Scholarship Bernice Kolden Hoversten Memorial Choral Scholarship Catha Jones Memorial Scholarship Professor Roberta Stewart Kagin Scholarship Ruth Krohn Kislingbury Choral Music Scholarship Susan and Dean Kopperud Scholarship for Excellence in Music Leonard and Sylvia Kuschel Scholarship Nicholas Lenz Memorial Scholarship Kenneth O. Lower-Nordkap Male Chorus Music Scholarship Susan Halverson Mahler Viola Scholarship Arthur Carl Mammen Music Scholarship Lucille H. Messerer Music Scholarship Music Education Scholarship Grace Carlsen Nelson Scholarship Edwin W. and Edith B. Norberg Scholarship St. John’s Lutheran Church — John Norris Scholarship Lois Oberhamer Nye Memorial Scholarship Henry P. Opseth Music Scholarship Performing Arts Scholarship (Music) Sampson Music Scholarship Leland B. Sateren Choral Music Scholarship Mayo Savold Memorial Scholarship Marilyn Solberg Voice Scholarship String Scholarships John and Vera Thut Scholarship Nordic Area Studies Thomas D. and Gretchen S. Bell Scandinavian Studies Scholarship Olaf Gaastjon Memorial Scholarship Walter G. and Ruth I. Johnson Scandinavian Studies Scholarship Iver and Myrtle Olson Scholarship Nursing Augsburg Nurses Alumni Association Scholarship Linnea A. Danielson Scholarship Fairview Nursing Alumnae Association Scholarship Philosophy Dr. Kenneth C. and Mrs. Dorothy A. Bailey Scholarship Physician Assistant Alne Swensen Scholarship Dr. Kristofer and Mrs. Berth E. Hagen Memorial Scholarship Physics Floyd V. and Ruth M. Case Scholarship Theodore J. Hanwick Physics Scholarship Alfred A. Iversen Scholarship NASA Space Grant Scholarship Leif Sverdrup Physics Scholarship Political Science Martin and Sylvia Sabo Scholarship Myles Stenshoel Scholarship Psychology Jacob and Ella Hoversten Scholarship Rev. and Mrs. George Pauluk Scholarship Religion Scholarships Augsburg College Associates Scholarship Norman and Louise Bockbrader Scholarship Andrew and Constance Burgess Scholarship Thorvald Olsen and Anna Constance Burntvedt Memorial Scholarship Rev. Donald C. Carlson Memorial Scholarship Fund Henning and Sellstine Dahlberg Memorial Scholarship Ernest S. Egertson Family Scholarship Joel and Mary Ann Elftmann Scholarship Luthard O. Gjerde Scholarship Rev. Dr. Harald D. and Jonette T. Grindal Scholarship Elias P. Harbo Memorial Scholarship 38 Financial Information Arnold and Neola Hardel Memorial Scholarship Iver and Marie Iverson Scholarship Pastor George J. Kundson Memorial Scholarship Rev. Arnold J. Melom Memorial Scholarship Gerda Mortensen Memorial Scholarship Onesimus Scholarship Johan H. O. Rodvik Memorial Scholarship Ronholm Scholarship Rev. Lawrence and Gertrude Sateren Scholarship Paul G., Jr., and Evelyn Sonnack Scholarship Morris G. C. and Hanna Vaagenes Missionary Scholarship Fund Johan L. Weltzin Memorial Scholarship Social Work Phyllis M. Baker Memorial Scholarship Blanca-Rosa Egas Memorial Scholarship Edwina L. Hertzberg Scholarship Arvida Norum Memorial Scholarship Steen Family Scholarship Fund for Minority Social Work Students Bodo F. Suemnig Memorial Scholarship Edwin Yattaw Memorial Scholarship Sociology Adolph Paulson Memorial Prize Speech/Communication/ Theatre Arts Ailene Cole Theatre Arts Scholarship Performing Arts Scholarship (Drama) Esther J. Olson Memorial Theatre Arts/Religion Scholarship Student Life Campus Ministry – 40 Vocation – 40 Student Government – 40 Campus Activities and Orientation – 41 Social, Cultural, Recreational – 41 Fine Arts – 41 Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center – 42 Athletics and Sports – 42 Gage Center for Academic Achievement – 42 Academic Advising – 44 Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) – 43 Academic Skills Assistance – 43 TRIO Program – 44 Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) – 45 Services for Students with Physical Disabilities – 45 ACCESS Center – 45 StepUP® Program – 46 Ethnic Student Services – 46 American Indian – 46 Hispanic/Latino – 47 Pan-Asian – 47 Pan-Afrikan – 47 GLBTQA – 48 Health and Fitness – 48 International Student Advising – 49 Residence Life Program – 49 Housing – 49 Food Service – 50 College Policies – 51 Student Standards of Behavior, Complaints, Records – 51 Official Notices – 51 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act – 51 Discrimination Complaints – 52 40 STUDENT LIFE A ugsburg’s mission focuses on student learning in the broadest sense. Experiences in the classroom are an important part of college life, but learning and development also occur in formal and informal activities of the College and the metropolitan area. Whether students are residents or commuters, the climate for learning and living at Augsburg will add dimension to their education. CAMPUS MINISTRY . As a college of the church, we are concerned about spiritual as well as academic and social growth. Our concern for spiritual growth is evident in the opportunities we encourage and provide for students to explore their own faith. Because our campus is comprised of individuals from many different religious and cultural backgrounds, our worship life is characterized by a similar diversity and richness of tradition. Bible studies, growth groups, outreach teams and community outreach opportunities, retreats, peace and justice forums, concerts, and gatherings are examples of the wide variety of activities on campus. This ministry finds its most visible expression in chapel worship where students, faculty, and staff gather each day to give thanks and hear the Gospel proclaimed by a number of speakers and musicians. Each Wednesday night students gather for Holy Communion. On Sundays, Trinity Lutheran worship services are held on campus, with many other churches within walking distance. We seek to develop a free and open environment where people are encouraged to use and discover the gifts and sense of call and vocation that God has given them. As a college of the church, we encourage students to form values guided by our Christian heritage, which will be the basis for the kind and quality of life that reaches beyond their years at Augsburg. The college pastor, associate college pastor, and campus ministry staff have offices in the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication and are available for spiritual guidance, counseling, support, or information. VOCATION . Augsburg College created a program entitled Exploring Our Gifts through the generous support of the Lilly Endowment. Established in Spring 2002, the Exploring Our Gifts program is designed to help students in their college journey to make connections between faith, vocation, and work. The program assists students in this journey by intentionally introducing vocational themes into the curriculum, co-curricular activities, service-learning experiences, and mentoring relationships at the College. Exploring Our Gifts also provides resources to encourage students to consider Christian ministry. Contact the director of Exploring Our Gifts for further information about the program. STUDENT GOVERNMENT . Through Student Government, students secure a closer relationship with and better understanding of the administration and faculty and provide input into the decision-making process at Augsburg. Student Government also sponsors and directs student organizations, protects student rights, and provides the means for debate and activism on all issues pertaining to student life at Augsburg. Student Life 41 Student Government is organized into several committees. Elections are held in the spring for the next year. Freshmen elect their representatives in the fall of their first year. Many kinds of involvement are possible—program planning, writing, editing, or service opportunities. If you want to get involved, contact the president or vice president of the student body in their offices in the lower level of the Christensen Center. CAMPUS ACTIVITIES AND . ORIENTATION . The Office of Campus Activities and Orientation creates opportunities for students to enhance their leadership skills through active co-curricular involvement. These events, activities and organizations serve the campus community by helping students become connected and invested in their Augsburg experience. Orientation programs on campus help new students to Augsburg College become familiar with their new surroundings and the various resources that Augsburg offers students. Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) is a summer orientation program for entering first-year students where they will receive their class schedule, meet their orientation leader and meet new Auggies. Auggie Days is a fourday, fall transition program prior to the beginning of classes. It is a comprehensive, educational orientation program dedicated to helping new first year students become acclimated to the campus and feel comfortable in their new home. TRANSFERmation and Spring Begin are transfer and new beginner orientation programs that take place in the fall and spring respectively. SOCIAL, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL . Throughout the year, a variety of social and cultural activities takes place on campus as well as in the Twin Cities. These activities include dances, films, theme events, speakers, and visiting personalities in various fields. The Christensen Center is the hub of student life on Augsburg’s campus. It houses various offices and services provided for Augsburg students, staff, and faculty. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Office of Campus Activities and Orientation, Event and Classroom Services, the Copy Center, Shipping and Receiving, Murphy’s Grill, Information Desk, Barnes and Noble Bookstore, Sodexho food service, mail services, and Starbucks coffee/lounge are offices and services that are currently in the Christensen Center. The Student Activities Center (known as the Auggie’s Nest) is located on the garden level of the Christensen Center. Student organizations have workstations and lockers to help promote their events, hold meetings and plan campus-wide programming endeavors. Commuter students have the opportunity to utilize daily-use lockers for storage. ■ FINE ARTS Students have many opportunities to participate in music and drama. In addition to appearing on campus and in the city, the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band, and Orchestra perform on national and international tours. Many other ensembles are available to cover the entire range of musical styles and previous musical experience. Students stage several plays on campus each year under the direction of the Theatre Arts Program and have the opportunity to attend a series of on-campus workshops with visiting arts professionals. 42 Student Life ■ ANNE PEDERSON WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER and ice arena. The Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center at Augsburg College provides an arena where Augsburg women can convene to discuss topics of importance to today’s women. It is also open to those men who are supportive of women’s equality and the study of feminism. In the Center you will find a women’s library with current magazines for women and a collection of print sources. It is also a meeting place for students, faculty and staff to interact, rest, relax, study and converse. The Women’s Resource Center sponsors numerous programs and activities, and provides a safe place on campus for discussions, explorations and women’s advocacy. The Resource Center is located in 207 Sverdrup Hall. ■ SPORTS AND RECREATION ATHLETICS AND SPORTS ■ INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Augsburg is affiliated with the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. Men annually compete in football, soccer, cross country, basketball, ice hockey, wrestling, baseball, track and field, and golf. Women annually compete in volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, ice hockey, softball, swimming, track and field, and golf. ■ INTRAMURALS Every student is urged to participate in some activity for recreation and relaxation. An intramural program provides competition in a variety of team sports as well as individual performance activities. Broomball has been an especially popular coed sport. Check schedules for times when there is open use of the gymnasium At Augsburg, sports are for all students as well as the intercollegiate athlete. The campus offers on a spaceavailable basis a double-rink ice arena, gymnasium, tennis courts, a fitness center with workout machines and weight room, and an air supported dome over the athletic field for winter fitness use by walkers and runners. (See Fitness Center on page 49.) GAGE CENTER FOR ACADEMIC. ACHIEVEMENT. The Gage Center assists all Augsburg students in setting and achieving optimal academic goals here at the College and beyond. The Center consists of five collaborating units: Academic Advising Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) Academic Skills Coaching TRIO/Student Support Services Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) ■ ACADEMIC ADVISING Academic Advising orients new Day and Weekend College undergraduate students to the academic policies and procedures of the college and assists students on initial course selection. This office also provides interpretation of core curriculum requirements, administers entry-level skill assessments, interprets graduation requirements, provides degree-planning materials, and answers questions on student academic progress. Academic Advising functions as a supplement to the faculty advising system at Augsburg College, and is located in the Enrollment Center. Student Life 43 All current students are assigned to a faculty adviser. Prior to the end of their sophomore year, when they have completed 12 or more credits, students are required to declare their major and select a faculty adviser by filling out a Major Declaration Form and returning it to the Enrollment Center. All day students are required to meet with their assigned faculty adviser prior to registration. Both day and weekend college students are encouraged to meet with their faculty adviser as often as is necessary. ■ CENTER FOR LEARNING AND ADAPTIVE STUDENT SERVICES (CLASS) The Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) provides individualized accommodations and academic support for students with documented learning, attentional, psychiatric and other cognitive disabilities. CLASS has been recognized as a leader in its field, helping these students gain full access to the college curriculum. Its mission is a reflection of Augsburg’s commitment to providing a rigorous and challenging, yet supportive, liberal arts education to students with diverse backgrounds, preparations, and experiences. Students who qualify for assistance from CLASS work directly with one of our disability specialists to develop an appropriate educational plan. These plans may include: • Accommodations for testing and classroom (e.g., extended time, notetaking) • Referrals to other campus resources (e.g., tutoring, general techn
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Title: Augsburg College Summer Catalog, 2008
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Search Result: , > Afford; lble Free park in Central IOC' Convenient I I I AUGSBURG COLLEGE AUGSBURG I N THE SUMMER SUMMER SESSION INFORMATION Augsburg College offers a varied summer curriculum that includes courses in 13 academic disciplines as well as internships and independent studies. Co...
Show more , > Afford; lble Free park in Central IOC' Convenient I I I AUGSBURG COLLEGE AUGSBURG I N THE SUMMER SUMMER SESSION INFORMATION Augsburg College offers a varied summer curriculum that includes courses in 13 academic disciplines as well as internships and independent studies. Course loads in Summer Session: Students may take up to 2.0 credits in each summer session (3.0 credits if the Cum. GPA is 3.00 or better). However, the total credit load for Day/W!3URochester/United students between Spring WEC and Summer Session I cannot exceed 2.0 credits (3.0 credits if the Cum. GPA is 3.00 or better). Additionally, total credit load between Summer Sessions I and I1 and Summer Online cannot exceed 2.0 credits at any one time (3.0 credits if the Cum. GPA is 3.00 or better). Students desiring to exceed these limits must petition the Student S~andingCommittee prior to registration. Unless otherwise indicated, all courses carry a value of 1.0 course credit. One Augsburg course credit is the equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter credits. A detailed listing of courses begins on page 8. Summer Session I May 27 to June 27 Summer Session I1 lllly 8 to August 8 Summer Online June 23 to August 29 ABOUT AUGSBURG Augsburg College is a four-year, liberal arts college located in the heart of Minneapolis, and affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The small college environment, about 3,000 students during the academic year, is enriched by the many opportunities found in this vibrant metropolitan area. Augsburg's setting allows studenls to participate in a host of cultural and recreational activities. .be ",L,,", the H l g b r kesmlnlgemb&on MEMBER Hilgher Leanllng l h C 4 North Cenbrdl AssochatIan Augsblirg College, as affirmed ill its mission, does not discrin~inateon the basis ojrace, colol; clred, I-eligion,national or ethnic 01-igi11,age, gendel: sexual orientation, marital status, status with I-egard to public assistai~ce,or disability in its eclucatiol~policies, adlt~issiol~s policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic altdloi- school admil~istel.edprograms, except in those il~stanceswhelr I-eligioi~ is a boi~ajideoccupatiol~al qualiJicatio11. Augsburg College is committed to providing reasoi~able accom~nodationsto its employees and its studel~ts. Augsburg general education: Courses fulfilling Augsburg's Liberal Arts Perspectives, Core Curriculum, and Graduation Skills requirements are so noted along with the description of the course. Course levels: The first digit of the three-digit course number indicates the course level. Course numbers beginning with a "1" or "2" are lower division courses and are intended primarily for freshmen and sophomores; course numbers beginning with a "3" or "4" are upper division and are primarily for juniors and seniors. Independent study: Independent studies may be arranged in consultation with individual faculty members. Internships: In addition LO those listed, internship opportunities may be arranged individually during the summer. Academic internships are carefully planned, work-based learning experiences, supervised and evaluated by a faculty member. Consult the Center for Service, Work, and Learning, 612-330-1148, for more information. Employer reimbursement: Students who qualify for reimbursement from their employers may use their reimbursement to pay for Summer Session courses. Housing: Students who need housing may contact the Residence Life Office, 612-330-1488. I NF0 R MAT I0 N Additional in€ormatioumay be obtained at: www.augsburg.edu/summer AugSburg Campus Box 143 221 ~iversideAvenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 1^ For registration or financial questions: 612-330-1046 (Enrollment Center) lzOr questions relaled to courses: 612-330-1025 (Academic Advising) Eligibility: Persons in good standing at regionally accredited colleges and universities, graduates of such institutions, and sludenls admilled for the next fall term, are eligible to attend Augsburg's Summer Session. Good standing implies that the student has been admitted and not subsequently dismissed by that institution. Students accepted for Summer Session are not automalically granted admission as regular students of Augsburg College. Those wishing to begin a degree program at Augsburg should apply to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 612-330-1001, or the Augsburg for Adults Admissions Office, 612-330-1743. i TO REGISTER f 1 1I I I 'L All students may begin to register for Summer Session courses on April 17. Web registration will remain open until May 2 (Session I) and June 6 (Session 11). Web registration hours will be 8:30 a.m.-ll:59 p.m. daily Augsbul-gstudents are encouraged to use web registration. Non-Augsburg students most register in person at the Enrollment Center between 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. M/W/F (8:30 a.m.-6 p m. TlTh). The Enrollment Center is located in Sverdrup Hall. We recommend that you schedule your courses as early as possible. C H A N G E I N R E G I S T R A T I O N Many courses fill early and courses with low enrollments will be cancelled one week before the hrsl day of the session. Studen~swho decide to cancel their registration prior to the first day of the session must complete a drop/add form at the Enrollment Center (this must be done in person). There is a charge of $100 for each course cancelled. If a discrepancy is found between his catalog and course information found through AugNet, AugNet should be considered the most current and, thus, A late fee of $100 will be assessed for students who register after the first day of the term. No Session I registrations will be accepted after June 1. No Session I1 registrations will be accepted af~erJuly 12. No Summer Online registrations will be accepted after June 29. i L ! ' cOrrect~ Students registering for Summer Session I must complete their registration by May 23. Signature of the instructor is necded to add a class af~er the first day of class. L Students registering for Summer Session I1 must complete their registration by July 7. Signature of the instructor is needcd to add a class after the firs1 day of class. For refund information, see the Schedule of Refunds on the next page. SUMMER 2008 session I session II summer online Registralion bcgins April 7 April 7 April 7 Web registration closes May 2 June 6 June 6 Balance of tuition due May 27 July 8 July 8 Classes begin May 27 July 8 June 23 Last day to: Register (Without late fee) May 23 July 7 June 20 May 30 July 11 June 27 Drop class without notation May 30 July 11 June 27 Change grading option June 13 July 25 August 1 Withdraw from class June 13 July 25 August 1 Classes end June 27 August 8 August 29 Grades due in registrar's office July 7 August 15 September 8 Register (Added latefec of $100. Signature of i~zstructorneeded; no i-egistrations will be accepted after this dale) Schedule of Refunds: The rollowing refund schedule is based on the percentage of class time remaining on the dale of the students official withdrawal from class. This applies to all students who drop one or more courses during each Lerm. I Students registering for Summer Online must complete their registration by June 20. Augsburg students will be billed through Student Accounts. Non-Augsburg students must pay 50% of tuition at the time of registration. All students must be paid in full by May 2 7 for Summer Session I and July 8 for Summer Session I1 and Summer Online. Augsburg students who have unpaid balances from previous terms must pay these balances before they may register for Summer Session. Percentage of class time remaining after official drop or wilhdrawal and amount of refund: 100% to 90% remaining: full refund (minus 5100 administralive fee) 89% to 50% remaining: refuncl equals the percentage of term remaining 49% or lcss remaining: no refund This refund schcdule is eifeclive whether or not a studenl has attended classes. Please allow two weeks [or tuition and possible financial aid adjuslments LO be finalized. If a crcdil balance remains on the sludenl's account, a credil refund check will be issued at ~ h a Lime. l I COSTS Tuilion rates for 2008 Summer Session courses: $1570 for full-credit courses MAP OF AUGSBURG WEC sludenls enrolled in Summer Session 11 or Suinmer Online may be eligible for financial aid if their course load is at least 1.0 credit. $785 for half-credit courses Audits are charged at [he Luilion rates lisled above. F I N A N C I A L A I D Eligibility for Summer Session attendees Studenls who maintain half-time status (as defined by the prograin in which they are enrolled) arc cligible to apply for financial aid. Day program Students enrolled in either Session I or 11, or both Sessions combined may be eligible LO apply for financial aid if their course load is at least 1.5 credits over the two sessions. To apply The only forms of financial aid available for Summer Session attendees arc the Federal Pell Grant, the Minnesota State Grant (for students who meet eligibility requirements) and student loans. Visit the enroll men^ Center website to download an application form: www.augsburg.edu/enroll. The financial aid priority deadline for Suminer Session is May 15,2008. ? 7th Street S. Augsburg Employee Tuition Benefit Faculty and slaff of the College and heir dependents who are eligible for the maximum Luition benefit will receive a 60 percenl discount on Suinmer Session tuition. program For W C students enrolled in spring trimester, no aid is given for Suinmcr Session I as it runs concurrently with the WEC spring triinestei-. -Interstate WLL Buller Place rn 94 West II I C O L L E G E M A P INFORMATION 1. Ccntcr for Counseling nod Iledlth Promotion 2. Aughbnrg for Adults Admissions 3. Air Strncturc Entrancc (November through March) 4. Edor-Nelson Atllletic Field and Seasonal Air Structure 5. Christcnsen Center and Day Admissions 6. Barnes &Noble at Augsburg Collcgc 7. Foss, Lobeck, Miles, Centcr for Worship, Drama and Co~nrnunicntion 8. Sverdrup Hall 9. Husby-Strommcn Tcnnis Courts 10. Icc Arcna 11. Marketing and Communication 12. Lindcll 1,ibrary 13. Maintcnancc a i d Grounds Shop 14. Mortcnscn Hall 15. Murphy Place 16. Murphy Square 17. Music Hall 18. Luther I-Iall For detailed driving directions visit: www.augsburg.edu/about/directions. htinl lnlerstate 94 East i - nrry\ ~l>iyblllly 19. Old Main 20. Anderson Hall 21. Q ~ a d 22. Scicncc Hall 23. Public Safcty Com~nunicationsCcntcr 24. Shipping and Receiving 25. Mclby I-1x11 26. Svcrdrup-Oftcdal Mcmorial Hall 27. Ur~icssHall 28. Kcnncdy Ccntcr 29. Orcn Gatcway Centcr PARKING INFORMATION A. Visitor Parking B. Rcsidcnt Parking C . Commatcr Parlung D. Faculty/Staff/Commuter/liesident l'nrking E. Rcsidcnt Parking F. Rcsidcnt Parking G . FacultylStaff Parking J. Fnculty/Steff Parking K. Co~lunuterParking L. l?aculty/S taff/Com~nuterP'lrking M. U of M , l~nirvicwParking Ramp I MAY 27-JUNE 27,2008 Please refer to Inside Augsburg Records and Registration for the latest information on the room assignments for classes. pen, and camera. Emphasis will be placed on visual communication and expression. Prereq.: Any ART, MIS or CSC course I N D I A N Web Design I AIS 105-S Introduction to American Indian Studies ART 215-S Weston This course is intended to introduce studenls LO American Indian Studies. Concepts and topics to be covered include, among others, history, language, culture, literature, policy, images, contemporary issues, and the arts. Minnesota , ' Indians will be emphasized where appropriate, Bowden This course explores the theory and practice of multimedia and digital design. Emphasis will be placed on the development of effectively designed, valid, and accessible websites. PerspectivehkilVlAF: LAF in Fine Arts 8:30 a.m.-noon T, Th A R T This course addresses the designed environment, the intentionally designed places in which we live. We will investigate architecture, landscape architecture, urban design and urban history; class sessions consist almost exclusively of walking tours and site visits to prominent examples of design excellence and historical significance. ART 102-S Design Holmgren A study of design is the unifying foundation for he visual arls. Two- and three-dimensional projecls demonstrate theory and application of basic design elements and principles. Perspec~ivdSkilVLAF:Aesthetics Perspective; Speaking Skill; LAF in Fine Arts Anderson Prereq.: none for 249; ENL 111 for ART 349 PerspectivdSkilVLAF:Aesthe~icsor Cily Perspective; Writing Skill (ART 349 and HIS 349 only); LAF in Fine Arts (ART 249; HUM for HIS 249) 1 4 : 3 0 p.m. M, W ART 315-S ART 132-S Photography Boecher The camera will be used as a 1001 for visual creativity and expression using black-and-white photographic processes. Students need access LO a 35 mm, single-lens reflex camera. Estimated cost of film, etc.: $200-225. Perspec tivdSkilVLAF: Aesthetics Perspective; LAF in Fine Arls 6-9:30 p.m. M, W ACC 2 2 1 4 Principles of Accounting 1 Stoller Introduction to business activities. basic concepts and fundamentals of accounting, the accounting cvcle, and ureuaration of financial statements. - 2 L Web Design 11 Bowden BUS 200-S Exploring Business as a Vocation Furia This course is intended to introduce students to the possibility of pursuing a career in business as a vocational calling. In this course students will be exposed to key areas of business operations including management, marketing, management information systems/technology, -. finance, accounting, and international business. 6-9:30 p.m. M, W Principles of Management I? Cerrito Development of the theory of management, organization, staffing, planning, and control The nature of authority, accountability, and responsibility, analysis of the role of the professional manager. BUS 340-S Prereq.: ART 215 or consent of instructor Human Resource Management 8:30 a.m.-noon T, Th Personnel function in business, acquisition and utilization of human resources; desirable working relationships; effective integration of the worker with the goals of the firm and soclety. Digital Imaging Bowden Exploration of the creation of visual images using the compuler as a paint brush, pencil, CHM 1001102-S Chemistry for Changing Times Gyberg This course in~roducesbasic chemistry concepts in the context of numerous science-based issues in our lives, with the goal of students acquiring a basic understanding of the science behind issues present and in the future. NOTE: CHM 100 is lecture only and CHM 102 includes a two-hour laboratory following lecture each class day Prereq.: MPG 2 PerspectivdSkilVLAF: Natural World 1 Perspective (CHM 102); Natural World 2 Perspective (CHM 100); LAF in Natural Science and Mathematics (LAB for CHM 102) 8:30 a m.-noon (lecture); 12:30-2:30 p.m. (lab) T, Th C O M M U N I C A T I O N S T U D I E S BUS 242-S Exploration of the latest technologies used in the theories and practice of animalion, interactive programming, and advanced digital design. ART 340-S C H E M I S T R Y A 1 4 3 0 p.m. M, W Designed Environment Kapoor Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113, ACC 221, and MPG 3 B U S I N E S S A D M I N I S T R A T I O N ART 2491349-S (with HIS 2491349-S) Perspective/Skill/LAF: Intercultural Awareness 1 Perspective, LAF in Humanities Financial Management The course includes financial statement analysis, risk and return, securily valuation, capital management. 8:30 a.m.-noon M, W A M E R I C A N S T U D I E S FIN 331-S COM I l l - S Public Speaking Lapakko The course focuses on speech preparation, organization, audience analysis, style, listening and overcoming speech fright. PerspectiveLSkilVLAF: Speaking Skill; LAF in Humanities 6-9:30 p.m. T, Th J. Cerrito Prereq.: BUS 200 or BUS 242 or consent of instructor COM 354-S Interpersonal Communication Lapakko A study of the dynamics of human interaction ~hroughverbal and non-verbal messages; emphasis on factors that build relationships and help to overcome communication barriers. I COM 495-S Topics: Environmental Communication Chamberlain A special topics course thal introduces the field of environmental communication. Students will explore different environmental messages and the various ways to analyze these messages. 6-9:30 p.m. M, W for teachinglleaming situations. Computer training will be included in this course. G E N E R A L 9-11:30 a.m. M, W Co-op Work Experience EED 203-S Physical Science for Elementary Teachers Gregoire This course focuses on MSEP physical science outcomes for K-5 licensure: properties of and . changes in matter; posilion, motion and force; light, heat, electricity and magnetism; and kinds of and ways to transfer energy Students conduct hands-on physical science explorations, review student misconceptions, create demonstrations, a K-5 lesson plan, and a science fair project. This course does not meet Augsburg's undergraduate science lab requirements for graduation. - E C O N O M I C S ECO 112-S Principles of Macroeconomics Gilsdorf An introdnction to macroeconomics: national income analysis, monetary and fiscal policy, international trade. Application of elementary economic theory to current economic problems. May be taken independently of ECO 113 or 110. ECO 112 and 113 may be taken in either order. Prereq.: Must be Elem. Ed. major or licensureseeking Prereq.: MPG 2 E N G L I S H ENL 223-S 1 4 : 3 0 p.m. M, W Writing for Business and the Professions ECO 113-S Gilsdorf An introdnction lo microeconomics: he ~heory of the household, firm, market structures, and income distribution. Application of elementary economic theory to market policy. May be laken independently of ECO 110 or 112. ECO 112 and 113 may be taken in eilher order. Prereq.: MPG 2 This practical course is designed to improve writing skills for those entering business and professional careers. Prereq : ENL 111 or 112, or HON 111 Perspective/SkilVLAF: Writing Skill E D U C A T I O N EDC 220-S Erickson Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the use of instructional technology. Selection, preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio-visual materials Outdoor Education (.5 credit) Olson The GST 009 Co-op Work Experience is a noncredit option for the Augsburg Experience. This option utilizes students' employment related to their major, and through reflection links oncampus learning to the constituency goals, mission, needs, or ideas of off-campus people, organizations, andlor communities. The required Co-op reflection assignments focus on application of course knowledge, understanding of the organization/workplace, and an awareness of societal issues that may affect the workplace. Studenls musl consult with Lois Olson in the Center for Service, Work, and Learning regarding requirements and get permission to register. Enke A course designed to provide knowledge and develop skills in a variety of ouldoor education activities. Students will be aflorded the opportunity to study the natural environment in which these activities occur. The course will include a required three-day campinglhiking trip. This course is required for the physical education major. Prereq : Permission of instruclor required Course meets on the following dates: May 5,6, 7 , 8 , 9 , 12, 13, 14, 15,16, 17, 19, and 20 H I S T O R Y HIS 24913494 (with ART 2491349-S) Designed Environment GST 200-S Schield Crilical lhinking about statistics as evidence. Focus on association, causation, observational studies, experiments, risk, confounding, bias, and chance. Review common techniques involving statistical opportunism. Study conditional reasoning using English to describe and compose rates and percentages presented in tables and graphs. Use standardization to take into account the influence of confounders. Analysis of statistically-based arguments. Emphasis on interpretation, evaluation, and communication. Anderson This course addresses the designed environment, the intentionally designed places in which we live. We will investigate architecture, landscape architecture, urban design and urban history; class sessions consist almost exclusively of walking tours and sile visils to prominent examples of design excellence and hislorical significance. Prereq.: none for 249; for HIS 349: ENL 111 Perspective/Skill/LAF:Aestheiics or Cily Perspective; Writing Skill (HIS 349 only); LAF in Humanities (HIS 249 only) 1-430 p.m. M, W Prereq.: MPG 3 PerspectivdSkill/LAF: Quantitative Reasoning Skill ENL 260-S PerspectivdSkilVLAF: Social World Perspective; LAF in Social and Behavioral Science Educational Technology (.5 credit) Reimringer HPE 335-S GST 009-S Quantitative Reasoning Perspeclive/SkilVLAF: Western Heritage Perspective; LAF in Social and Behavioral Science Principles of Microeconomics S T U D I E S The Author in Depth: Hemingway I N T E R D I S C I P L I N A R Y S T U D I E S INS 255-S Reimringer A chance to invesligate closely an author of significant influence in various cultural contexls. This course will examine Hemingway's earliest (and besl) work: In Our Time, The Sun Also Rises, and A Fai-ewellto Anns, as well as Hemingway's early experiences in Michigan, W,and Paris, from which he produced these works. Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111 PerspectivdSkill/LAF: LAF in Hnmanilies H E A L T H l P H Y S l C A L E D U C A T I O N HPE 115-S Health and Chemical Dependency Education (.5 credit) Uzarek An analysis of chemical use, misuse, and abuse; recognition of a problem, and treatment options. 6-9:30 p.m M only Paideia Seminars Kaufman Students will participate in a series of seminar discussions following the Paideia seminar format as developed by Mortimer Adler. Seminar topics emphasize selections that help students to think critically, understand timeless ideas, listen carefully, and question thoughtfully This course is ideal for education, social science, and language arts majors This course may also be taken for graduate credit. For registration M O D E R N contact Anne Kaufman (612-330-1188 or kaufman@augsburg.edu) Beginning American Sign Language I INS 399-S Olson A work or service-based experience in which the student, faculty sponsor, and work site supervisor design a learning agreement plan that links course theories and concepts across disciplines, general education, and graduation skills with the learning opportunities inherent in the internship. The student must complete an academic learning portfolio based on lhe internship Students must consult with the facul~ysponsor and Lois Olson in the Center lor Service, Work, and Learning regarding requirements and get permission to register. P/N grading only. Satisfactory completion will fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement. M A L ( M A S T E R O F I N L E A D E R S H I P ) Topics: Comprehensive Examination Course A R T S Trainer Prereq.: All MAL courses must be completed. Permission of program director needed. M U S I C An inlroduction to deaf culture and the signs and syntax of ASL. Students observe he demonstration of signs, practice their own signing, and learn the facial expressions and body language needed to communicate clearly with deaf and hard-of-hearing people. MUS 160-S PerspectivdSkilVLAF: Intercultural Awareness 2 Perspective; Modern Language 1 Perspective/SkilVLAF: LAF in Fine Arts 6-8:30 p.m. M, T, W Holroyd This course covers basics of music theory. No prior experience in music necessary. Sludents will attend one outside concert as a group. 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon T, Th 6-9:30 p.m. T, Th American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought MUS 241-S ASL 101-T Beginning American Sign Language I Fundamentals of Music Theory This course explores the relationship between religion and science through issues that emerge in public discussion in the news and popular media. Examples of topics include evolution and intelligent design, genetic engineering and stem cell research, and the social role of science and science as vocation, along with historical and philosophical development of science in its relationship to religion. Evaluation will be by four response papers, four "What I Believe Matters" papers, and a final exam. REL 3 7 0 4 History of Jazz McDonagh An introduclion to deaf cullure and (he signs and syntax of ASL. Students observe the demonslralion of signs, practice their own signing, and learn the facial expressions and body language needed to communicate clearly with deaf and hard-of-hearing people. Milenkovic This course is a sludy of the musical elements, cultural perspectives, and the historical developments of jazz. Many jazz styles are examined in detail ranging from New Orleans jazz to contemporary and avant-garde jazz. PerspectiveISkilVLAF: Intercultural Awareness 1 Perspective; LAF in Fine Arts Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON I l l , junior standing, and REL 100 or 300 8:30 a.m.-noon T, Th 6-8:30 p.m. T, W, Th P S Y C H O L O G Y T H E A T R E PSY 252-S THR 116-S SPA I l l - S Beginning Spanish 1 Steinmetz Aims to develop four basic skills: unders~anding, speaking, reading, and writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to the culture of the Spanish-speaking world. PerspectivdSkillILAF: Intercultural Awareness 2 Perspective; Modern Language 1 Beginning Spanish I Adolescent and Young Adult Development Jack Psychology 252 is an advanced psychology course that provides the student an opportunity to learn about the changes that occur in the individual as they make the transition from childhood to adulthood. This course also provides an understanding of the psychosocial development and the psychosocial problems of development during adolescence and young adulthood. Prereq.: PSY 105 SPA I l l - T Steinmetz Aims to develop four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to the culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Perspectiv&lzilVLAF: Intercultural Awareness 2 Jacobson Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American Indians are studied. Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal relationships with nature, religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in an afterlife. Perspective/Skill/LAF: intercultural Awareness 2 Perspective; Modern Language Pike The purpose of this seminar is to prepare students for a set of comprehensive examinations as the completion capstone of the Master of Arts in Leadership. Students will experience an inlense, collaborative, and direcled integration of their understanding of leadership expressed through successful complelion of lhe examinalions. The examination has three parts: a lake-home written section (based primarily b u not ~ exclusively on the customized readings), a group oral examination, and a four-hour seated examination. P/N grading only. This course meets two week nights and Saturday morning. Schedule will be available in mid-April after negotiation with members of the class. Perspeclive; Modern Language 1 6-8:30 p.m T, W, Th ASL 101-S This course will be held from June 23-27 Internship L A N G U A G E S Creative Drama: Acting and Improvisation Engen A study of theatrical movement, voice, mime, mask, improvisation, acting with and emphasis on active participation and reflective wriling. This course is primarily designed for nonmajors and does not fulfill credit towards the theatre arts major. Students will evaluate professional and Augsburg College performances through written assignments. Students will create several original performance pieces (individual and collaborative) based on personal, cultural, and political ideas and events. Fee: total of $25-$45 to view live performances Perspective/Skill/LAF:Fulfills Engaging Mpls. requirement, Aesthetic Perspective; LAF in Fine Arts R E L I G I O N REL 200-S Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning 11 A R T S Quanbeck I1 JULY 8-AUGUST 8,2008 Please refer to Inside Augsburg Records and Registration for the latest information on the room assignments for classes. C O M M U N I C A T I O N S T U D I E S Public Speaking A M E R I C A N S T U D I E S I N D I A N AIS 2 6 4 4 American Indians in the Cinema Weston course syllabus. This course is designed to challenge art majors, but is also "friendly" to students in all academic programs. PerspectivdSkilVLAF: Aesthetics Perspective; LAF in Fine Arts This course looks at the effect Hollywood cinema and other such images have had on the American public's perception of American Indians. Class time is lecture, discussion, film clips, and full-length movies. B U S I N E S S A D M I N I S T R A T I O N I M I S PerspectivdSkill/LAF: Intercultural Awareness 1 ACC 222-S 6-9:30 p.m. M, W ART 107-S Drawing Bollman In this course students will learn about drawing as it is understood and practiced in the fine arts. Students will come to an understanding of what makes a good drawing, by practicing drawing, by critiquing drawings, and by identifying the role of drawing in our world, both past and present. Each student will be assessed on their final portfolio of work. Assessment criteria are identified on the course syllabus. This course is designed to challenge art majors, but is also "friendly" to students in all academic programs. Perspective/SkilVLAF: Aesthetics Perspective; LAF in Fine Arts Painting I Kader A continuation of ACC 221. Introduction to cost accounting for manufacturing. Basic concepts and fundamentals of managerial accounting, planning and controlling processes, decision-making, and behavioral considerations. Bollman In this course students will learn about painting as it is understood and practiced in the fine arts. Students will come to an understanding of what makes a good painting, by practicing painting, by critiquing paintings, and by identifying the role of painting in our world, both past and present. Each student will be assessed on their final portfolio of work. Assessment criteria are identified on the This course focuses on speech preparation, organization, audience analysis, style, listening, and overcoming speaking anxiety PerspectivdSkilVLAF: Speaking Skill; LAF in Humanities BUS 440-S Strategic Management COM 247-S Documentary J. Cerrito Concepts and principles related to long-range planning. Taught from a managerial viewpoint with examples from various industries and sectors. PerspectivelSkilVLAF: LAF in Humanities 6-9:30 p.m. T, Th COM 280-S Isaacson This course applies advanced software capabilities like macros, Solver, and Scenario Manager in Microsoft Excel, as well as other simulation and decision support tools for problem-solving in business through the use of realistic business cases. Lazaridi This is a hybrid course with intensive sessions on campus June 28 and 29, and again on July 19 and 20. Students will also work online. An introductory course in writing for film, this course will take students from general concepts about screenwriting to story outline to the writing of a screenplay's first act. In addition to writing their own scripts, students will review feature films and analyze work written by each member of the class, giving detailed critical analysis and engaging in discussion of aesthetics, craft, and form. Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or 226 or 228 E D U C A T I O N EDC 2061566-S Diversityhlinnesota American Indians STAFF This course examines human diversity and human relations. Fulfills the Education Department human relations and Minnesota American Indian requirements and is an option within the licensure program. An introductory survey course designed to acquaint students with the world of ideas that serves as the foundation for the field of communication studies. 6-9:30 p.m. M, W PerspectivehkilVLAF: LAF in Humanities School and Society 6-9:30 p.m. M, W 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. Intercultural Communication Prereq.: MPG 3 Chamberlain COM 329-S Prereq.: BUS 200 or BUS 242 Problem-Solving for Business Ellenwood A video production course that integrates lecture and criticism with hands-on experience dealing with non-fiction subjects. Introduction to Communication Studies Prereq.: ACC 221 MIS 260-S ART 118-S Chamberlain 6-9:30 p.m. M, W Principles of Accounting I1 A R T Screenwriting COM I l l - S Lapakko This course explores cultural differences and their implications for communication, including differences in values, norms, social interaction, and code systems. PerspectivdSkilVLAF: Intercultural Awareness 1 Perspective; fulfills the Engaging Minneapolis requirement EDC 4901580-S Erickson Prereq.: PPST and admission to he Education Department Perspective/SkilVLAF: Social World Perspective; Writing Skill ESE 495-S EDC 508-S K-12 Reading Assessment Jacobson The study of student reading development, the knowledge and use of gathering and analyzing dala of students' reading, and designing appropriate reading curriculum based on this information. Clinical experience hours will be included. The course is required for students obtaining their K-12 Reading Teacher Licensure Endorsement. Topics: Human Geography STAFF Co-req.: EDC 510 This course is designed as an introduction to the principal concepts, approaches, and perspectives of the study of geography through the examination of world geographic patterns and processes. Major topics include population distribution; cultural characteristics and cultural landscapes; political integration and disintegration; economic land use; settlements and urbanization. This course meets the MN Standards of Effective Practice in Geography for middle school and high school social studies licensure. July 8, 9, and 10: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 6-9:30 p.m. T, Th Prereq.: EDC 505 and EED 520 and ESE 500, or consent of instructor July 11, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18: 8 a.m.-noon. Alternative site (school-based) EDC 510-S Reading Clinical and Leadership Seminar STAFF The s ~ u d yof effective leadership and professional development strategies for individual schools and districts, reading standards, slate and federal reading legislation, and fiscaVbudgetary operations. The clinical portion will include opportunities to apply skills and knowledge of reading development and instruction in a clinical setting with K-12 students. Prereq.: EDC 505 and EED 520 and ESE 500, or consent of instructor This course teaches students to identify, adapt, and implement developmentally appropriate instruction that supports the learning of students identified as having learning disabilities. The course will specifically focus on the areas of reading, wriling, and listening comprehension, math, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. There will be a strong focus on the modifications involved in these areas and the planning process involved. Location: Rochester campus Teaching Content Areas to Students with Learning Disabilities STAFF This course teaches students to identify, adapt, and implement developmentally appropriate inslruction that supports the learning of students identified as having learning disabilities. The course will specifically focus on the areas of reading, writing, and listening comprehension, math, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. There will be a strong focus on the modifications involved in these areas and the planning process involved. ENL 227-S SPE 4241524-S EED 200-S This course focuses on the history and context of learning disabilities (LD). This includes an indepth look at the origin of learning disabilities, as well as various theoretical models (sociological, biological, psychological, cognitive, and behavioral) applied to understanding learning disabilities. The course also provides a critique of currenl philosophical positions in the field. Students will also acquire knowledge relaled to accessing information relevant to the field of learning disabilities. Stangl This course is designed for elementary education majors and includes earth science "hands-on" inquiry-based activities that model the teaching and learning process of scientific inquiry Meets basic earth science subject matter standards for initial licensure. Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities Journalism STAFF Prereq.: ENL 226 Screenwriting E N G L I S H July 21-25, 28-30: 8 a.m.-noon. Alternative site (school-based), August 18: 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. Students will draft a collection of short stories and critique others' work in the writing workshop environment. Throughout the term students will also read classic and contemporary short fiction, analyzing and examining the work of established writers as they learn to identify successful short fiction while creating their own. 5:30-9 p.m. M, Th 6-9:30 p.m. M, W Co-req.: EDC 508 Elementary Education Earth Science Fiction I SPE 4341534-S This course focuses on the history and context of leaming disabilities (LD). This includes an indepth look at the origin of learning disabilities, as well as various theoretical models (sociological, biological, psychological, cognitive, and behavioral) applied to understanding learning disabilities. The course also provides a critique of current philosophical positions in the field. Students will also acquire knowledge related to accessing information relevant to the field of leaming disabilities. Jacobson ENL 3 2 0 4 Location: Rochester campus SPE 4241524-R Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities SPE 4341534-R Teaching Content Areas to Students with Learning Disabilities STAFF Jorgensen An introductory newswriting course with an emphasis on writing for broadcasl and online media. Students use an intensive praclice model to learn the basics of newsgathering, writing, and production for television, radio, and the Internet. Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112, or HON 111 PerspectiveISkilVLAF: City Perspective; Writing Skill Lazaridi This is a hybrid course with intensive sessions on campus June 28 and 29, and again on July 19 and 20. Students will also work online. An introductory course in writing for film, this course will take students from general concepts about screenwriting to story outline to the writing of a screenplay's first act. In addition to writing their own scripts, students will review feature films and analyze work written by each member of the class, giving detailed critical analysis and engaging in discussion of aesthetics, craft, and form. Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or 226 or 228 G E N E R A L S T U D I E S GST 009-S Co-op Work Experience Olson The GST 009 Co-op Work Experience is a noncredit option for the Augsburg Experience. This option utilizes students' employment related LO their major, and through reflection links oncampus learning to the constituency goals, mission, needs, or ideas of off-campus people, organizations, andlor communities. The required Co-op reflection assignments focus on application of course knowledge, understanding of the organization~workplace. and an awareness of societal issues that may affect the workplace. Students must consult with Lois Olson in the Center for Service, Work, and Learning regarding requirements and get permission to register. H I S T O R Y Lorenz-Meyer A survey of United States history from 1900 to the present, drawing on social, cultural, and environmental history as well as political and economic history. The course moves topically as well as chronologically through the modern era. Themes include industrialization and urbanization; the significance of gender, race, and ethnicity in American cul~ure;the growth of a strong federal governmenl; the emergence of the United States as a world power; the creation of a consumer society; the rise of identity politics; and the passing of American hegemony. Perspective/Skill/LAF: Western Heritage Perspective; Critical Thinking Skill; LAF in Humanities I N T E R D I S C I P L I N A R Y S T U D I E S INS 3 9 9 4 Internship M A L ( M A S T E R O F I N L E A D E R S H I P ) Ethics in Communication A R T S Lapakko Through the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives, this course focuses on the use and abuse of communication in politics, advertising, interpersonal relationships, and social and organizational settings. HIS 122-S 20th-Century U.S. that links course theories and concepts across disciplines, general education, and graduation skills with the learning opportunities inherent in the internship. The student must complete an academic learning portfolio based on the internship. Students must consult with the faculty sponsor and Lois Olson in the Center for Service, Work, and Learning regarding requirements and get permission to register. P/N grading only. Satisfactory completion will fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement. Olson A work or service-based experience in which the student, faculty sponsor, and work site supervisor design a learning agreemen1 plan diagnosis, assessment, and planning necessary for launching and then leading successful innovation efforts. expressions and body language needed to communicate clearly with deaf and hard-ofhearing people. 6-10 p.m. T; and 6-10 p.m. Th, 7/17 and 8/7 only Prereq.: ASL 101 M A T H E M A T I C S MAT 105-S Applied Algebra Haines Concepts of linear, exponential, logarithmic, and other models with an emphasis on applicalions to the social and natural sciences, business, and everyday life. Grade of 2.0 or higher advances student to MPG 3. Students preparing for MAT 114 should consult the department. Students in MPG 3 or higher may not register for credit. Students' work will be evaluated by quizzes and exams, Prereq.: MPG 2 and a year of high school algebra. SPA 112-S Beginning Spanish I1 Steinmetz Aims to develop four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to the culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Prereq. : SPA 111 PerspectivdSkill/LAF: Intercultural Awareness 3 Perspective; Modern Language 2 8:30-11 a.m. T, W, Th SPA 112-T 6-9:30 p.m. T, Th M O D E R N L A N G U A G E S ASL 102-S Colloquium of Contemporary Theories in Leadership PerspectivdSkilVLAF: Intercultural Awareness 3 Perspective; Modern Language 2 Link This accelerated course is an immersion class that offers a selection of leadership theories in class plus examples of application through site visits. Students choose a leader for in-depth study and presentation. This course is being offered as a combination of work with Moodle online and in the classroom. July 7 and 9, 6-10 p.m.; July 12, 8 a.m.-noon; July 14 and 15.6-10 p.m.; July 18, 6-9 p.m.; plus two site visits to leaders in their organizations at times to be announced. Beginning American Sign Language 11 Trainer A continuation of ASL 101. An introduction to deaf culture and the signs and syntax of ASL. Students observe the demonstration of signs, practice their own signing, and learn the facial expressions and body language needed to communicate clearly with deaf and hard-ofhearing people. Prereq : ASL 101 PerspectivdSkilVLAF: Intercultural Awareness 3 Perspective; Modern Language 2 Beginning Spanish I1 Steinmetz Aims to develop four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to the culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Prereq.: SPA 111 PerspectivdSkilVLAF: Intercultural Awareness 3 Perspective; Modern Language 2 6-8:30 p.m. T, W, Th M U S I C MUS 220-S Worlds of Music Milenkovic A survey of non-western music, this course explores diverse musical styles and instruments from many cultures. Topics: Leading Innovation Berkas This course explores what is involved in providing quality leadership that helps create and lead innovations within either corporate or nonprofit organizations. It will provide a brief overview of the history of innovation and then will focus on what it takes to provide the ASL 102-T Beginning American Sign Language 11 McDonagh A continuation of ASL 101. An introduction to deaf culture and the signs and syntax of ASL. Students observe the demonstration of signs, practice their own signing, and learn the facial PerspectivdSkilVLAF: Aesthetics or Intercultural Awareness 1 Perspective; LAF in Fine Arts MUS 2 4 1 4 History of Jazz Milenkovic This course is a study of the musical elements, cultural perspectives, and the historical developments of jazz. Many jazz styles are examined in detail ranging from New Orleans jazz to contemporary and Avant-Garde jazz PerspectiveISkilVLAF: Intercultural Awareness 1 Perspective; LAF in Fine Arts details contact Sharon Wade in the Nursing Department: 612-330-1214 or wades@augsburg.edu. Fees: $2,450 (includes summer school tuition and educational expenses in Namibia) Travel: $860 (lodging, most meals, and transport within the country) Airfare: $2,200-$2,400 (estimate) P O L I T I C A L NUR 562fWST 3 6 2 4 Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender and HIVIAIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa Hailonganeuning This broad-based course explores the influence of culture and gender on the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Sub-Saharan Africa. The natural history, biology, and epidemiology of AlDS in Africa, as well as sociocultural, ethical, theological, and political responses to the disease are examined through readings, structured dialog, and service-learning experiences with persons actively involved in curbing the crisis. Critical reflection on the unequal infection rates between women and men in Africa illuminates underlying cultural beliefs, values, and traditions that both promote and hinder the spread of HIV within African populations. The course is taught in Namibia in collaboration with faculty and staff from Augsburg's Center for Global Education and the University of Namibia. In this context, 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/AlDS crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa. (Fulfills the global experience requirement for a major or minor in Women's Studies in Augsburg's Core Curriculum). Students must attend all classes and servicelearning experiences between July 12-26 in Namibia. (NOTE: travel time to and from Namibia means that students must reserve July 10-27 for the course). Final projects and papers are due no later than August 15 to receive a grade and credit for the course. For World Politics Perspective/SkilVLAF: Social World Perspective; Critical Thinking Skill; LAF in Social and Behavioral Science S C I E N C E POL 160-S N U R S I N G challenge of balancing economic development, social justice, and environmental stewardship in the region. There will be excursions to sites along the river, in-class debates, and opportunity to meet with stakeholders working on river-related issues. S O C I A L Underhill Introduction to the dynamics, history and major theories of international relations. The course will explore issues of peace, sustainable economic development, global citizenship, and efforts to combat injustice and inequality around the globe. This class aims to begin providing students with the knowledge necessary for taking informed action in response to the challenges of the current global arena. Questions explored include: What should U.S. policy in Iraq be? What are obstacles to achieving a more just and equitable world? What impact do international developments have on our lives in the Twin Cities? Perspective/Skill/LAF: Social World Perspective; LAF in Social and Behavioral Science W O R K SWK 699-S Exploring Family and Child Welfare Senices in Slovenia Bosch Based on the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia's approach to social policy and social well-being for families and children, and an opportunity to observe and meet with Slovenian social workers in their practice settings. Students participating in this course spend time in orientation with the social work faculty at Augsburg and then join the Slovenia faculty to concentrate on child welfare services at social work centers or other practice settings in areas such as domestic violence, refugee, mental health, and poverty. Participants work with a group of Slovenian students, faculty, and community practitioners.Cost: $3,600-$4,000 (tentative) includes tuition, accommodations, airfare, most meals, and ground transportation Needed: U.S. Passport POL 241-S Environmental and River Politics Underhill This course examines the political dynamics relating to our local, urban, and campus environment and relationship to the communities and ecosystems of the Upper Mississippi Watershed and larger, global environment. Topics explored include campus sustainability; he environmental implications of our daily choices; local water, air, and soil pollution; the lock and dam system on the Upper Mississippi; invasive species and biodiversity; climate change, waterfront economic development; urban sprawl; and energy production. The class will look at the For more information contact: Andrea Woj tanowicz (woj tanow@augsburg.edu), Dr. Lois Bosch (bosch@augsburg.edu),or Holley Locher (locherh@augsburg.edu) W O M E N ' S S T U D I E S WST 362/NUR 562-S Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender and HIVIAIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa HailongaILeuning This broad-based course explores the influence of culture and gender on the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Sub-Saharan Africa. The natural hislory, biology, and epidemiology of AIDS in Africa, as well as sociocultural, ethical, theological, and political responses to the disease are examined through readings, structured dialog, and service-learning experiences with persons actively involved in curbing the crisis Critical reflection on the unequal infection rates between women and men in Africa illuminates underlying cultural beliefs, values, and traditions that both promote and hinder the spread of HIV within African populations. The course is taught in Namibia in collaboration with faculty and staff from Augsburg's Center for Global Education and the University of Namibia. In this context, 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. (Fulfills the global experience requirement for a major or minor in Women's Studies in Augsburg's Core Curriculum). Students must attend all classes and servicelearning experiences between July 12-26 in Namibia. (NOTE: travel time to and from Namibia means that students must reserve July 10-27 for the course). Final projects and papers are due no later than August 15 to receive a grade and credit for the course. For details contact Sharon Wade in the Nursing Department: 612-330-1214 or wades@augsburg.edu. Fees: $2,450 (includes summer school tuition and educational expenses in Namibia) Travel: $860 (lodging, most meals and transport within the country) Airfare: $2,200-$2,400 (estimate) I JUNE 23-AUGUST 29,2008 P O L I T I C A L Summer Online courses are delivered over the Internet to allow students maximum flexibility to organize their work. Students will need access to a personal computer with a browser and Internet connection. While students are required to log in to the course several times a week to participate in discussions and hand in work, they will not need to do this at specific times. Some classes may require occasional classroom meetings, and these will be held during weekday evenings or weekends to accommodate work schedules. Augsburg students using AugNet Records and Registration to register for Summer Online will find these courses listed under Summer Session 11. B U S I N E S S A D M I N I S T R A T I O N FIN 240-L Personal Finance Kapoor Introduction to personal financial planning and budgeting, credit management, income taxes, insurance, real estate, investments, retirement, and estate planning. Meziou Principles of basic policy and strategy issues in marketing. Legal, ethical, competitive, economic, and technological factors affecting marketing decisions are explored. MKT 466-L International Marketing Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or 226 or 228 ( M A L ) M A S T E R O F A R T S I N L E A D E R S H I P MKT 252-L Principles of Marketing concepts about screenwriting to story outline to the writing of a screenplay's first act. In addition to writing their own scripts, students will review feature films and analyze work written by each member of the class, giving detailed critical analysis and engaging in discussion of aesthetics, craft, and form. Meziou This course examines those issues and activities unique to marketing in an international setting. Emphasis is placed on adaptation of a marketing mix according to the international marketing environment. Prereq.: MKT 252 ENUFLM 328-L Screenwriting This is a hybrid course with intensive sessions on campus June 28 and 29, and again on July 19 and 20. Students will also work online. An introductory course in writing for film, this course will take students from general Leadership and Universal Responsibility Lashbrook The purpose of this course is to explore the concept of universal responsibility, both intellectually and experientially, and study cultural differences in professional practices. During a two-week visit to Nicaragua, students will have the opportunity to meet with leaders to learn more about local conditions. They will also have the opportunity to stay with a Nicaraguan family. Performance will be assessed in terms of participation, a photo presentation of the student's culture, a reflective essay on universal responsibility, and a presentation of cultural differences in the student's profession. May 21, 6-9 p.m.; June 28, 9-5 p.m.;July 9, 6-9 p.m.; and August 9, 1-5 p.m. (see syllabus). Travel to Nicaragua July 13- 26. Program fees estimated at $3,600 including airfare, tuition, accommodations and meals, ground transportation, health insurance, and CGE reading materials. S C I E N C E POL 121-L American Government Aoki Surveys major parts of American national government-including Congress, the presidency, and the courts-as well as campaigns and elections, federalism, interest groups, and political parties. PerspectivdSkilVLAF: Social World Perspective; LAF in Social and Behavioral Science R E L I G I O N REL 390-L Theology of Death and Dying Benson A study of death and dying from the viewpoint of Christian theology and ethics, taking into account also what other religions and the biological, psychological, and social sciences have had to say on the subject. Special emphasis on medical ethics brought on by modern medical technology Prereq.: One of the following: HON 100, REL 100, REL 111, REL 221, REL 300, or REL 331 PerspectivdSkilVLAF: Christian Faith 2 or 3; LAF in Humanities SUMMER SESSION APPLICATION FORM S u m m e r Session applications are available online a t www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar. Click on Download Registrar Forms.
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Show more Augsburg College Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 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 undergraduate education and its curriculum. 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 Academic Advising, a faculty adviser, the dean of the College, or the registrar. Key offices are listed on page 8 for correspondence or telephone inquiries. Published May 2008 www.augsburg.edu A Greeting from the President Stephen Geffre A college catalog is a wonderful text, full of detail and data that offer all of us a map to our lives together as a college community. What has prompted you to study this map of Augsburg College? If you’re already enrolled at Augsburg, I trust that you will continue to find here the awe and wonder of an educational experience that is meaningful and challenging. I hope that you will be reminded of the relationships and commitments you have formed at Augsburg — they will last a lifetime. I also hope that you find in this map signposts of the progress you have made in your vocational journey and that you will continue to believe that you have rightly chosen Augsburg as the community in which you will spend time for the next several years. If you are studying this map to find out more about Augsburg College and an Augsburg education, welcome. I believe you will find it not only tells you about the character and essence of our institution, but also about our mission of service, particularly about those whom we serve in a modern, vibrant city. Augsburg is located in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and it is in the city that our College both serves and thrives. As you study here, you will find a setting that not only provides remarkable learning opportunities, but one in which you will be able to share you own talents and skills. Augsburg’s challenging academic environment is enhanced by both education and service experiences that transform theory into action and unite the liberal arts with the practical in preparing students as faithful citizens in a global society. The experience you are undertaking at Augsburg — or thinking of undertaking — will occur on a small campus in the core of a great city; it will be led by faculty preoccupied with your welfare and the emergence and refinement of your vocational plans. As you join Augsburg College, or consider doing so, please know that those of us who await you here find the College an exciting place, full of diversity and yet possessed of a community dedicated to higher learning and good living. Here you can find your way in the world. May this map be your faithful guide! Sincerely yours, Paul C. Pribbenow President Table of Contents Academic Calendar – 4-7 Directory – 8 Introducing Augsburg – 9 Facts and Figures – 19 Undergraduate Admissions – 21 Day College – 22 Weekend College – 23 Financing Your Education – 27 Student Life – 37 Academic Information – 53 Departments and Programs – 98 Includes majors, minors, and course descriptions College Information – 339 Board of Regents – 340 ELCA Program Unit for Vocation and Education – 341 Faculty and Administration – 342 Faculty Emeriti – 366 Maps – 369, 370 Index – 371 4 2008-2009 ACADEMIC CALENDAR, DAY PROGRAM (AND PA PROGRAM) The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page for updated calendar and registration information at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>. Fall Term 2008 Summer........................................First-year registration Aug. 31-Sept. 2/Sun.-Tues. ..........New student orientation Sept. 3/Wed. ................................Classes begin Oct. 24/Fri. ..................................Mid-term break (one day only) Nov. 10-26/Mon.-Wed. ................Registration for spring Nov. 27/Thurs. ............................Thanksgiving recess begins Dec. 1/Mon. ................................Classes resume Dec. 12/Fri. ..................................Classes end Dec. 15-18/Mon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams Spring Term 2009 Jan. 12/Mon. ................................Classes begin Mar. 16/Mon. ...............................Mid-term break begins Mar. 23/Mon. ...............................Classes resume Apr. 6-17/Mon.-Fri. .....................Registration for fall Apr. 10/Fri. ..................................Easter break begins Apr. 24/Fri. ..................................Classes end Apr. 27-30/Mon.-Thurs. .............Final exams May 2/Sat. ....................................Baccalaureate/Commencement 2009-2010 ACADEMIC CALENDAR, DAY PROGRAM (AND PA PROGRAM) The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page for updated calendar and registration information at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>. Fall Term 2009 Sept. 9/Wed. .................................Classes begin Oct. 23/Fri. .................................Mid-term break (one day only) Nov. 26/Thurs. .............................Thanksgiving recess begins Nov. 30/Mon. ...............................Classes resume Dec. 11/Fri. ..................................Classes end Dec. 14-17/Mon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams Spring Term 2010 Jan. 11/Mon. ................................Classes begin Mar. 15/Mon. ...............................Mid-term/Easter break begins Mar. 22/Mon. ...............................Classes resume Apr. 23/Fri. ..................................Classes end Apr. 26-29/Mon.-Thurs. .............Final exams May 1/Sat. ....................................Baccalaureate/Commencement 5 6 2008-2009 ACADEMIC CALENDAR, WEEKEND COLLEGE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS (NOT INCLUDING THE PA PROGRAM AND MBA) The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page for updated calendar and registration information at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>. Fall Term 2008 Class Weekends: Sept. 5-7, Sept. 19-21, Oct. 3-5, Oct. 10-12, Oct. 24-26, Nov. 7-9, Nov. 21-23, Dec. 5-7 Winter Term 2009 Class Weekends: Jan. 2-4 (MSW only), Jan. 9-11, Jan. 23-25, Jan. 30-Feb. 1, Feb. 13-15, Feb. 27-Mar. 1, Mar. 6-8, Mar. 20-22 Spring Term 2009 Class Weekends: Apr. 3-5, Apr. 17-19, May 8-10, May 15-17, May 29-31, Jun. 5-7, Jun. 19-21, Jun. 26-27 (MSW only) NOTE: For Rochester programs, reference the registrar’s Web page at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>. 2009-2010 ACADEMIC CALENDAR, WEEKEND COLLEGE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS (NOT INCLUDING THE PA PROGRAM AND MBA) The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page for updated calendar and registration information at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>. Fall Term 2009 Class Weekends: Sept. 11-13, Sept. 25-27, Oct. 9-11, Oct. 23-25, Nov. 6-8, Nov. 20-22, Dec. 4-6, Dec. 11-13 (for programs meeting eight weeks) Winter Term 2010 Class Weekends: Jan. 8-10, Jan. 22-24, Jan. 29-31, Feb. 12-14, Feb. 26-28, Mar. 12-14, Mar. 26-28 Spring Term 2010 Class Weekends: Apr. 9-11, Apr. 23-25, May 7-9, May 21-23, Jun. 4-6, Jun. 18-20, Jun. 25-27 NOTE: For Rochester programs, reference the registrar’s Web page at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>. 7 8 DIRECTORY Area Code 612 Access Center ................................................................................................................330-749 Academic Advising......................................................................................................330-1025 Academic Enrichment.................................................................................................330-1165 Academic Affairs .........................................................................................................330-1024 Admissions Offices Office of Undergraduate Admissions (Day College)........................................... 330-1001 Toll-free number........................................................................................1-800-788-5678 Office of Adult and Graduate Admissions ..........................................................330-1101 Augsburg for Adults....................................................................................................330-1782 Alumni Relations.........................................................................................................330-1178 Toll-free number........................................................................................1-800-260-6590 Athletics ......................................................................................................................330-1249 Campus Activities and Orientation ............................................................................330-1111 Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) ...................................330-1053 Center for Service, Work, and Learning.....................................................................330-1148 Classroom Services......................................................................................................330-1219 College Pastor/Campus Ministry ................................................................................330-1732 Counseling and Health Promotion .............................................................................330-1707 Development (financial gifts to the College)..............................................................330-1613 Toll-free number........................................................................................1-800-273-0617 Enrollment Center.......................................................................................................330-1046 Toll-free number........................................................................................1-800-458-1721 Event Services .............................................................................................................330-1107 Facilities Management ................................................................................................330-1041 Financial Aid (scholarships and other aid) ................................................................330-1046 General Information (other office numbers; business hours only)............................330-1000 Fax ....... ...............................................................................................................330-1649 Graduate Studies .........................................................................................................330-1101 Human Resources........................................................................................................330-1058 Lost and Found ...........................................................................................................330-1000 Marketing and Communication..................................................................................330-1180 Parent and Family Relations .......................................................................................330-1525 President’s Office .........................................................................................................330-1212 Registrar ......................................................................................................................330-1036 Residence Life (Housing)............................................................................................330-1488 Rochester Campus ...............................................................................................507-288-2886 StepUP ........................................................................................................................330-1405 Student Affairs.............................................................................................................330-1160 Student Government...................................................................................................330-1110 Summer Session ..........................................................................................................330-1046 TRIO/Student Support Services ..................................................................................330-1311 Weekend College ........................................................................................................330-1101 Mailing address: 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 Website: www.augsburg.edu Introducing Augsburg College About Augsburg – 10 Augsburg for Adults Weekend College – 13 Rochester Campus – 14 Partner Hospitals Program – 14 Campus Location – 14 Facilities and Housing – 15 Associated Support Organizations – 17 Policies – 17 Accreditation and Memberships – 18 Facts and Figures – 19 10 ABOUT AUGSBURG A t Augsburg College, we believe that the college experience should be a time of exploration, of discovery, of new experiences, and new possibilities. We also believe that a liberal arts education is the best preparation for living in the fastpaced, changing, and complex world of today and tomorrow. 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, and communicate effectively. Discovering your Gifts and Talents The heart of an Augsburg education is the Augsburg Core Curriculum — designed to prepare students to become effective, informed, and ethical citizens. Through “Search for Meaning” courses, students explore their own unique gifts and interests and find where their own talents intersect with the needs of our global society. At the same time, courses across all disciplines stress the skills that will serve for a lifetime: writing, speaking, critical thinking, and quantitative reasoning, to name a few. Thanks to Augsburg’s prime location in the heart of a thriving metropolitan area, many courses are able to offer rich and varied learning opportunities in real-life situations through academic internships, experiential education, volunteer community service, and cultural enrichment. In a sense, the resources of the Twin Cities are an extended campus for Augsburg students. Selection from over 50 Majors Augsburg offers more than 50 majors— or you can create your own major, either on campus or through the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). (See page 58 for a complete list of majors and minors.) This five-college consortium allows day program students to take courses on other campuses without charge while a full-time student at Augsburg. The ACTC includes Augsburg College, the College of St. Catherine, Hamline University, Macalester College, and the University of St. Thomas. Weekend College offers 17 majors and five certificate programs. MISSION STATEMENT . Students who graduate from Augsburg are well prepared to make a difference in the world. They stand as testaments to the College motto, “Education for Service,” and to the mission of the College: “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. About Augsburg 11 Early Leaders Establish a Direction The Focus Changed August Weenaas was Augsburg’s first president (1869-1876). 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. 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. 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. 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 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 (19381962). His involvement in ecumenical and civic circles made Augsburg a more visible part of church and city life. 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. 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 12 About Augsburg with two other Lutheran bodies in 1988 to form the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. A College in the City President Oscar A. Anderson (19631980) continued Augsburg’s emphasis on involvement with the city. He wanted to reach out to nontraditional student populations, ensuring educational opportunity for all people. During his years of leadership the College became a vital and integral part of the city. Also in these years, Augsburg added the Music Hall, Mortensen Hall, Urness Hall, Christensen Center, Ice Arena, and Murphy Place. Dr. Charles S. Anderson led the College from 1980 to 1997. He guided Augsburg’s commitment to liberal arts education, spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in enrollment and programs, and a curriculum that draws on the resources of the city as extensions of campus and classroom. Some of the accomplishments during his tenure include instituting two graduate degree programs, hosting national and international figures at College-sponsored forums and events, increasing accessibility, and the addition of the Foss Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication; the Oscar Anderson Residence Hall; and the James G. Lindell Family Library. Dr. William V. Frame became president in August 1997 and retired in 2006. Under his leadership, the College sharpened its identity as a college of the city, providing an education, grounded in vocational calling, that provides students both the theoretical learning and the practical experience to succeed in a global, diverse world. Dr. Paul C. Pribbenow became the 11th 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 of the world. AUGSBURG TODAY . Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders who believed: • An Augsburg education should be preparation for service in community and church; • Education should have a solid liberal arts core with a practical dimension in order to send out productive, creative, and successful citizens; • The city—with all its excitement, challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled learning laboratory for Augsburg students. Augsburg is a quality liberal arts institution 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 Augsburg’s traditional undergraduate program of liberal arts and sciences, Augsburg offers master’s degree programs in business, education, leadership, nursing, physician assistant studies, and social work. For information on graduate programs, go to www.augsburg.edu. Undergraduate education is offered both on weekday semester programs, and alternate weekend trimester programs. The graduate programs generally follow the trimester schedule. About Augsburg 13 In addition to its Minneapolis campus, Augsburg has a branch campus in Rochester, Minn., and offers a bachelor’s completion degree in nursing in the Twin Cities at United, Mercy, and Unity hospitals. AUGSBURG FOR ADULTS . Augsburg for Adults is focused on all adult-centered educational programs, from community seminars to graduate degrees. Adult students, who are recognized as learners from age 25 to 60-plus, have different educational needs and goals than traditional-aged students, and Augsburg for Adults assists adult learners in their educational journey, whether they take classes in the traditional weekday undergraduate program or one of the Augsburg for Adults programs listed below. For information on Augsburg’s master’s degree programs, see the Augsburg College Graduate Studies Catalog. Augsburg for Adults aims to evaluate how each program fulfills students’ needs and to bridge any gaps in providing quality education and student services. ■ WEEKEND COLLEGE Augsburg’s Weekend College (WEC) offers the same undergraduate degree as in the traditional weekday program on alternate weekends as an opportunity for adults who want to complete a baccalaureate degree, but who work or have other commitments during the week. Some classes may meet on weekday evenings. It is a means by which men and women can gain skills for professional advancement, prepare for a career change, or pursue a personal interest in one or more areas of the liberal arts. Weekend College began in 1982 with 69 students taking courses in three majors. Eight courses were offered in the first term. Today, with approximately 1,000 students enrolled each term and 17 majors, WEC is one of the largest programs of its type among Minnesota private colleges. Augsburg’s Weekend College understands that adult students are resourceful and motivated learners who seek a combination of classroom experience and individual study. Each course includes periods of concentrated, on-campus study as well as time for independent study and class preparation. Most courses include a Webbased course management site. Alternate Weekend Schedule To meet the needs of nontraditional students, classes generally meet on alternate weekends for three-and-a-half to four hours on either Friday evening, Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon, or Sunday afternoon. Laboratory sections or additional class hours may be scheduled during the week. WEC students may take from one to four courses each term. Selected courses are also available on weekday evenings and are open to both Day and Weekend College students. The WEC academic year is divided into three trimesters. A Community of Learners Essential to the goals of Augsburg’s Weekend College is participation in a community of adult learners. This community in 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 WEC students to make use of College facilities, such as Lindell Library and the Christensen Center, and to participate in academic and co-curricular activities, such as the student newspaper, travel seminars, student organizations, and fine arts. The WEC student body elects its own leaders and a WEC Student Senate. 14 About Augsburg Weekend College Faculty The heart of any educational institution is its faculty, and the WEC faculty are fulltime Augsburg professors as well as adjunct faculty who bring professional experience to their teaching. Most faculty hold the doctorate or other terminal degree, and all consider teaching to be the focus of their activities at the College. Professors are involved in social, professional, and a variety of research activities, but these support and are secondary to their teaching. Faculty are actively involved in a dynamic faculty development program that introduces them to best practices in teaching and learning techniques and theories. 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. ■ ROCHESTER CAMPUS Augsburg’s branch campus in Rochester was established in 1998 as a natural extension of the College’s mission and its expertise in teaching working adults. In Rochester, six undergraduate majors, plus a certificate program in business management are offered. The Rochester campus classrooms and offices are located at Bethel Lutheran Church (ELCA), a few blocks south of the heart of the city. Rochester contains approximately 100,000 residents and enjoys a rich ethnic diversity and superior technological resources. Augsburg classes in Rochester meet on a trimester schedule, on weekday evenings and on occasional Saturdays, making them accessible to working adults. Several complete degree programs are available through the Rochester campus. In addi- tion, students may work on a variety of other majors through a combination of Rochester-based courses and courses taken in the Day or WEC program in Minneapolis. Students at the Rochester campus are Augsburg College students. They are supported through an array of e-learning resources ranging from access to Lindell Library databases to the use of online course management software. Information about the Rochester campus is available at www.augsburg.edu/rochester or by calling the Rochester office at 507-288-2886. ■ PARTNER HOSPITALS PROGRAM Also within Weekend College, Augsburg offers a bachelor’s completion degree in nursing for registered nurses at three area hospitals, making their education convenient to their workplace. Classes are taught at United Hospital in St. Paul, with videoconferencing of these classes to classrooms in Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids and Unity Hospital in Fridley. ■ COLLEGE OF THE THIRD AGE In 1976, Augsburg initiated one of the first programs in the country that offers classes for older adults, taught in their neighborhoods at churches and senior residences. A variety of classes is offered, and many of the instructors are retired Augsburg faculty. The College of the Third Age is located at 620 21st. Ave. ■ CAMPUS LOCATION Augsburg’s campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding 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—University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview—are adjacent to About Augsburg 15 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. (See map on page 369.) Convenient bus routes run throughout the city and connect with the suburbs. Augsburg is located just blocks away from two Hiawatha Line light rail stations. Reaching the Twin Cities is easy. Most airlines provide daily service to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, and bus or train connections can be made from all areas of the United States. ■ FACILITIES AND HOUSING Instruction facilities and student housing at Augsburg are conveniently located near each other. A tunnel/ramp/skyway system connects the two tower dormitories, the five buildings on the Quadrangle, plus Music Hall, Murphy Place, Lindell Library, Oren Gateway Center, and the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication. Admissions Offices — The Office of Undergraduate Admissions for Day College is located on the first floor of Christensen Center. The Office of Adult and Graduate Admissions for Weekend College, the Rochester Campus, the Partner Hospitals program, and Graduate Studies is located at 624 21st Ave. Anderson Hall (1993) — Named in honor of Oscar Anderson, president of Augsburg College from 1963 to 1980, this residence hall is located at 2016 S. 8th Street. Anderson Hall contains four types of living units and houses 192 students, as well as the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies; the Center for Service, Work, and Learning; and the Office of Marketing and Communication. College of the Third Age and InterRace — This house, located at 620 21st Avenue, provides office space for these two programs. 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 wellbeing. The center occupies the house located at 628 21st Avenue. Christensen Center (1967) — The College center, with spacious lounges and recreational areas, dining areas, art gallery, and offices for student government and student publications. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is located on the first floor. Edor Nelson Field — The athletic field, located at 725 23rd Avenue, is the playing and practice field of many of the Augsburg teams. An air-supported dome covers the field during the winter months, allowing year-round use. Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication (1988) — The Foss Center is named in recognition of the Julian and June Foss family. The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium are also housed in this complex, which provides space for campus ministry, the drama and communication offices, and the Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS). Ice Arena (1974) — Two large skating areas provide practice for hockey and figure skating, and recreational skating for Augsburg and the metropolitan community. 16 About Augsburg Kennedy Center — Completed in 2007 as a three-story addition to Melby Hall and named for Dean (’75) and Terry Kennedy, it features a state-of-the-art wrestling training center, new fitness center, classrooms for health and physical education, and hospitality facilities. The James G. Lindell Family Library (1997) — 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 corner of 22nd Avenue and 7th Street. Luther Hall (1999) — Named for theologian Martin Luther, Luther Hall is a three-story apartment complex along 20th Avenue, between 7th and 8th Streets that houses juniors and seniors in units from efficiencies to two-bedroom suites. Melby Hall (1961) — Named in honor of J. S. Melby (dean of men from 1920 to 1942, basketball coach, and head of the Christianity department). It provides facilities for the health and physical education program, intercollegiate and intramural athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center, and general auditorium purposes. The Ernie Anderson Center Court was dedicated in 2001. Mortensen Hall (1973) — Named in honor of Gerda Mortensen (dean of women from 1923 to 1964), it has 104 one- and two-bedroom apartments that house 312 upper-class students, plus conference rooms and spacious lounge areas. 2222 Murphy Place (1964) — Murphy Place is home to the three of the four components of the Office of International Programs: Center for Global Education, Global Studies, and International Student Advising. It is also home to the four support programs for students of color: American Indian Student Services, Pan-Afrikan Center, PanAsian Student Services, and Hispanic/Latino Student Services. Music Hall (1978) — Contains Sateren Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal halls, music libraries, practice studios, and offices for the music faculty. Old Main (1900) — Home for the modern languages and art departments, with classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in 1980, Old Main combines energy efficiency with architectural details from the past. It is included on the National Register of Historic Places. Oren Gateway Center — Dedicated in 2007 and named for lead donors and alumni Don and Beverly Oren, it is home for the StepUP program, Institutional Advancement offices, the Alumni and Parent and Family Relations Offices, Augsburg for Adults Office, and substancefree student housing. It also houses the Barnes & Noble Augsburg Bookstore, Nabo Café, Gage Family Art Gallery, and the Johnson Conference Center. Science Hall (1949) — Houses classrooms; well-equipped laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics; mathematics; a medium-sized auditorium; faculty offices, administrative offices, and various other program offices. Sverdrup Hall (1955) — Named in honor of Augsburg’s fourth president, it contains the Enrollment Center and Academic Advising, as well as classrooms and faculty offices. About Augsburg 17 Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall (1938) — Built as a dormitory and named in honor of Augsburg’s second and third presidents, it contains the President’s Office, Human Resources, and other administrative and faculty offices. Urness Hall (1967) — Named in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Urness, this tower provides living quarters for 324 firstyear students. Each floor is a “floor unit,” providing 36 residents, housed two to a room, with their own lounge, study, and utility areas. ■ ASSOCIATED SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS Augsburg College has a commitment to programs that increase both individual and group understanding and achievement. Inter-Race: The International Institute for Interracial Interaction — Inter-Race facilitates interracial understanding in families, schools, places of work, communities, and society. The institute provides training and consultation, research, education, resource centers, publications, public policy, and legal study in five centers. Inter-Race is located at 620 21st Avenue. ■ POLICIES 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 the affirmative action coordinator, Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454, 612-330-1058. 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. 18 ■ ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS Augsburg College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (Secondary and Elementary). Our programs are approved by the • American Chemical Society • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education • Council on Social Work Education (B.S. and M.S.W.) • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) • National Association for Music Therapy, Inc. • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education • Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) Augsburg College is an institutional member of the: • American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU) • Association of Physician Assistant Programs • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) • National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) We are members of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran Education Council in North America, Minnesota Private College Council, National Society for Experiential Education, and Campus Compact. Augsburg College is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. 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, 16 percent represent the Roman Catholic Church, and 21 percent represent other denominations and religions. Accreditation—The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Approved by the American Chemical Society, Council on Social Work Education, National Association for Music Therapy, Inc., National Association of Schools of Music, and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Member—Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities, Lutheran Education Council in North America, Minnesota Private College Council, CIC, AACU, AAHE. Registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, as described on page 17. Enrollment (Fall 2007)—3,872 students from 40 countries. Graduates—20,627 graduates from 1870 through August 2007. Student/Faculty Ratio—14 to 1. Undergraduate class size averages 13 (WEC)-17 (Day). Campus—18 major buildings. Major renovations in 1979-80 with special emphasis on accessibility. Accessibility—Augsburg is now one of the most accessible campuses in the region. A skyway/tunnel/elevator system provides access to 12 major buildings without going outside. Degrees Granted—B.A., B.S., B.M., M.A., M.B.A., M.S., M.S.W. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Financial Aid—Over 80 percent of the students receive some form of financial aid from the College and many other sources. Library—Over 190,000 items, direct access to over 2,500,000 through CLIC, the Twin Cities private college library consortium. The James G. Lindell Family Library opened in September 1997. School Year—Two semesters from September to May, and three summer school sessions. Augsburg for Adults: Three trimesters, September to June, for Weekend College, Rochester campus and most graduate programs. Majors—More than 50 majors in 35 departments and programs. Off-Campus Programs—The Office of International Programs offers study abroad programs throughout the world, including Augsburg’s own Center for Global Education and International Partners programs. Augsburg is also a member of the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA). Athletic Affiliation—Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC), and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division III. 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 its students. 19 20 Undergraduate Admissions For Day College First-Years – 22 Early Admission of First-Years – 23 For Weekend College – 23 For Transfer Students – 23 For Former Students – 24 For Special Students – 24 (Non-Degree) For International Students – 24 22 UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS A ugsburg College strives to create a strong, rich, and vibrant campus community with students representing a large number of backgrounds, viewpoints, experiences, talents, and cultures. Selection of students for Augsburg College is based upon careful consideration of each candidate’s academic achievement, personal qualities and interests, participation in activities and employment, and potential for development as a student and as a graduate of Augsburg College. Visit the Campus Because firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere is valuable, first-year and transfer applicants are encouraged to visit the campus and meet with an admissions counselor. Arrangements may be made to meet with a member of the faculty and to attend classes when school is in session. Augsburg’s Day College admissions staff is ready to help students and families with college planning. Call any weekday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.—612330-1001 or toll-free 1-800-788-5678. We’ll answer your questions and arrange a tour for you (including most Saturday mornings during the school year). The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is located on the first floor of the Christensen Center. For Weekend College admission information, call 612-330-1101. APPLICATION PROCEDURES. ■ DAY COLLEGE FIRST-YEARS Application for Admission— Applicants should complete the application for admission and the essay and return them to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions together with the non-refund- able $25 application fee. Students may apply online at <www.augsburg.edu/apply/day>. Transcripts—An official transcript from the high school is required of firstyear applicants. First-year applicants who are still high school students at the time of application should have their most recent transcript sent, followed by a final, official transcript upon graduation. If the student has taken college courses, an official transcript from the institutions should also be sent. General Education Development (GED) scores may be presented instead of the high school transcript. Test Scores—First-year applicants are required to submit results from a college entrance examination. The American College Test (ACT) is preferred; results from SAT are also accepted. Test scores recorded on the official high school transcript are sufficient. Recommendations — Two letters of academic recommendation are required. If the applicant has been out of school for several years, a letter may be submitted by a supervisor, employer, or other person for whom the applicant works. Additional Information—If there is personal information that may have affected the applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be included with the application or discussed personally with an admissions counselor. On occasion, the Admissions Committee may defer a decision on a candidate’s admission until other information has been received. For example, more recent test scores, results of the present semester’s coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will inform the candidate. Undergraduate Admissions 23 Notification of Admissions Decision— Augsburg College uses a “rolling” admissions plan. The first offers of admission are made on September 1. After that, students are notified of the admissions decision usually within two weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee. Confirmation of Admission— Accepted students are asked to make a $150* enrollment deposit to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Those students who wish to live in College housing must also submit a $200 housing deposit along with the housing contract to the Residence Life Office. *Non-refundable after May 1. Early Admission of First-years Students of exceptional ability who wish to accelerate their educational program may be granted admission to begin full-time work toward a degree after completion of their junior year or first semester of their senior year of high school. Applicants must complete the normal procedures for first-year applicants and arrange a personal interview with the director of undergraduate admissions. ■ WEEKEND COLLEGE Applicants should complete the application form and return it along with the $25 non-refundable application fee to the Augsburg Adult and Graduate Admissions Office. Students may apply online at <www.augsburg.edu/apply/weekend>. Transcripts — Official transcripts from all previous postsecondary institutions should be sent directly to the Augsburg Adult and Graduate Office. Applicants with less than one year of previous transferable college work should also have their official high school transcript sent. The GED test certificate may be presented instead of the high school transcript. Additional Information — If there is personal information that may have affected the applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be included with the application or discussed personally with an admissions counselor. Academic recommendations may be required by the Admissions Committee before an admission decision is made. On occasion, the Admissions Committee may also defer a candidate’s admission until other information has been received. For example, test scores, results of current coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Admissions Office will inform the candidate. Notification of Admissions Decision — Augsburg College uses a “rolling” admissions plan. Students are notified of the admission decision, usually within two weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee. Admission to a major, as well as admission to the College, is sometimes necessary. Please check with an admissions counselor and major sections of this catalog to see if admission to the major is required. ■ TRANSFER STUDENTS A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale) in previous college work is recommended for admission to the College. No student who falls below the standards for automatic admission to the College will be considered for admission by the Admissions Committee after August 15 for entry in fall semester or December 15 for entry in spring semester. Information regarding transfer credit policies is found in the 24 Undergraduate Admissions Academic Information section of the catalog, beginning on page 53. ■ FORMER STUDENTS Day students who have interrupted attendance at Augsburg College for one semester or more, and WEC/United/ Rochester students who have interrupted attendance at Augsburg College for three trimesters or more, must apply for readmission through the registrar’s office to resume attendance. Students who have attended other institution(s) during their absence from Augsburg must have an official transcript sent from each institution to the Office of the Registrar. Returning students do not pay the application fee. ■ SPECIAL STUDENTS (NON-DEGREE) In some circumstances, people may be admitted as special students (non-degree) and granted the privilege of enrolling in courses for credit. Students may request a change in their degree status by submitting a petition to the registrar’s office. Students regularly enrolled at another college may take coursework at Augsburg College as a special student (non-degree). An application form for special-student status is available from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. To apply for admission as a special student, submit the completed admission application and academic transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Students who have graduated from Augsburg who are returning to complete a second major will not be awarded a second degree unless it is a different degree from the first awarded. Minors are not noted on the transcript if they are completed after a baccalaureate degree has been awarded. ■ SPECIAL STUDENTS (SECOND DEGREE) Students who have completed a four-year degree at an accredited college or university may complete a second degree at Augsburg College. Second degree requirements include: a minimum of eight course credits taken at Augsburg, completion of a major, and completion of any liberal arts requirements not covered by a previous degree. Depending on the student’s previous degree, completion of a second major (non-degree) may also be an option. ■ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International students are a vital part of the Augsburg community. (See International Student Advising on page 49.) International students should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for an international student application and financial requirements. All applicants must provide proof of financial solvency. Applications must be completed two months prior to the start of the semester: June 1 for fall, Dec. 1 for spring. For more information, call 612-330-1001 or 1-800-788-5678 (toll free); e-mail <admissions@augsburg.edu>; or write to: International Student Admissions CB 143 Augsburg College 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA Students who have attended a college or university outside of the United States need to obtain a foreign credential evaluation by contacting one of the services listed below. These organizations will examine transcripts and prepare a report of U.S. Undergraduate Admissions 25 course and grade equivalencies. Augsburg College will use this information in its admissions review and will grant transfer credit where appropriate. Augsburg will accept evaluations performed by any of these agencies: World Education Services, Inc. Website: www.wes.org Bowling Green Station P.O. Box 5087 New York, NY 10274-5087 Phone: 212-966-6311 Fax: 212-966-6395 Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. Website: www.ece.org P.O. Box 514070 Milwaukee, WI 53202-3470 Phone: 414-289-3400 Fax: 414-289-3411 Global Credential Evaluators, Inc. Website: www.gcevaluators.com P.O. Box 9203 College Station, TX 77842-9203 Phone: 800-517-4754 Fax: 512-528-9293 International Education Research Foundation Website: www.ierf.org P.O. Box 3665 Culver City, California 90231-3665 Phone: 310-258-9451 Fax: 310-342-7086 Foundation for International Services, Inc. Website: www.fis-web.com 14926 35th Ave West, Suite 210 Lynnwood, WA 98087 Phone: 425-487-2245 Fax: 425-487-1989 26 Financing Your Education Day College Costs Tuition and Fees – 28 Room and Board – 28 Other Special Fees – 28 Deposits – 29 Weekend College Costs – 29 Payments – 30 Financial Policies Refunds – 30 Financial Aid How and When to Apply – 32 Kinds of Aid Academic Excellence Scholarships – 33 Achievement Scholarships – 34 Leadership, Service, and Performance Scholarships – 34 Lutheran Congregational Scholarship Program – 34 Gift Assistance – 35 Loan Assistance – 35 Student Employment – 36 28 FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION A ll students receive financial help indirectly, since a quality liberal arts education costs more than tuition and fees cover. The College raises that difference in gifts— from alumni, faculty, staff, parents, churches, friends, foundations, and endowment income. However, the primary responsibility for paying for a college education rests on students and their families. Financial aid is intended to supplement those resources. COLLEGE COSTS 2008-2009. DAY COLLEGE. The Board of Regents has approved the costs listed below for the 2008-09 academic year. The board reviews costs annually and makes changes as required. The College reserves the right to adjust charges should economic conditions necessitate. ■ DAY COLLEGE TUITION, FEES, ROOM, AND BOARD Tuition (full-time enrollment) ............$25,610 This rate applies to all full-time students attending in September 2008. Students are considered full-time when they take three or more course credits during the semester. The charge includes tuition, general fees, facility fees, and admission to most College-supported events, concerts, and lectures. The amount is payable in two equal installments at the beginning of each semester. Tuition (part-time enrollment) per one-credit course..............$ 3,150 This rate applies to students taking fewer than three courses in a semester. Part-time students taking lifetime sports are charged $180 for that course. Audit Fee (for part-time students) per course................................$ 770 Full-time students—see audit policy on page 90. Room Rent (on average, includes basic services) ..................................$ 3,658 (Detailed room rates and housing options are available through the Office of Residence Life.) Full Board (19 meals a week) ..................$ 3,503 Other board plans are available as defined in the housing contract booklet available from the Office of Residence Life. Partial board (14 meals a week) ..................$ 3,414 Flex 5 point plan ....................$ 3,120 Student Activity Fee................$ 180 ACTC Bus (full-time students only) ..$ 13 Information Technology Fee ..$ 300 ■ OTHER SPECIAL FEES (NON-REFUNDABLE) Fees Billed on Student Account Student Activity Fee (part-time students) ....................................$ 90 Late Registration ..............................$ 200 Petition fee for waiver of registration deadlines (non-refundable) .......$ 50 Lifetime Sport (part-time students) ...................$ 180 Financial Information 29 Overload Fee (per course credit over 4.5, Day and WEC/Rochester/United combined) ..................................$3,150 Private Music Lessons, per semester (14 lessons—.0 cr. or .25 cr.) ......$390 (14 lessons—.5 cr.) ......................$780 Student Teaching (per course for full-time students) ..................$125 Student Teaching (per course for part-time students) .................$185 Study Abroad (in approved non-Augsburg programs) .............$425 Zero-credit seminar (part-time students) .......................................$770 Fees Payable by Check/Cash Application (new and/or special students) ........................$ 25 Locker Rental ....................................$ 40 Student Parking Lot Permit —car ...........................................$220 —motorcycle ..............................$ 110 Transcript Fee Regular service............................$5 Next day......................................$8 On demand .................................$ 15 Special Examinations, Cap & Gown Costs (Schedule on file in registrar’s office) ■ BOOKS AND SUPPLIES These costs are estimated to average $125 per course. ■ DEPOSITS Enrollment Deposit (non-refundable) ....................$ 150 Required of all new students after acceptance. If the student attends Augsburg College, the deposit is considered initial payment toward their first term tuition and fees. Should the student not attend, the enrollment deposit may be for- feited. For more information, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Housing Damage Deposit ......$ 200 Required of all resident students at the time of signing a contract to reserve a housing assignment. This deposit is retained against damages and/or fines and is returned to the student account (less all charges for damages and/or fines) at the end of the occupancy period covered by the contract. New contracts may be terminated in writing for fall or spring term by following the conditions delineated in the housing contract. The resident will be responsible for all costs incurred due to late cancellation or lack of proper notification as specified in the housing contract. COLLEGE COSTS 2008-2009 . WEEKEND COLLEGE . Application Fee (payable once, non-refundable) .........................$ 35 Tuition (per course credit) ...............$1,625 Tuition (per summer course 2008) ..$1,570 Activity Fee (per trimester) .............$11.50 Campus Access Fee (includes parking permit; per trimester) ...$ 10 Audit Fee (per course) .....................$ 770 Lifetime Sports: Fee for Weekend College Course ...........................$ 180 Lifetime Sports: Fee for Assessment of Previous Learning ..................$ 150 Nursing Clinical Fee ........................$ 250 Supplementary Student Teaching Fee (per course credit) ..............$ 150 Late Registration Fee ........................$ 200 Transcript Fee Regular service............................$5 Next day......................................$8 On demand .................................$ 15 Petition Fee for waiver of registration deadlines (non-refundable) .......$ 50 Zero-credit seminar ...........................$ 770 Extended Payment Plan Fee .............$ 50 30 Financial Information ■ PAYMENTS—DAY COLLEGE Semester Fees—Prior to the start of each semester a statement of estimated charges showing basic charges and financial aid credits designated by the Enrollment Center is sent to the student. Payment Options—Day Program— Augburg College offers payment plan options for Day Program students. Information about payment plan options is mailed annually to each student’s permanent address. ■ PAYMENTS—WEEKEND COLLEGE A statement of tuition and fee charges and estimated financial aid will be mailed to each registered student prior to the start of each term. For tuition and fee information, please refer to the current Weekend College Class Schedule, published each year by the Weekend College Program Office. Payment Options—(1) Payment in full at the start of each term. (2) Employer Reimbursement: Students on this plan must file an employer reimbursement application form each academic year, prior to the start of the first class. Once enrolled in the employer reimbursement payment plan, students have until 60 days after the end of each term to pay their term costs in full. There is a $20 per term fee associated with this payment option. The student is responsible for payment of the balance should the employer not reimburse for any reason. If the employer offers partial reimbursement, the non-reimbursed portion of tuition and fees must be paid in full at the start of the term. (3) Students may also defer payment by enrolling in the College’s third party payment plan or in a military payment plan if their term costs are to be covered by a third party or through V.A. education benefits, such as the G.I. Bill. (more details can be found at www.augsburg.edu/enroll/account) FINANCIAL POLICIES. A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of .67 percent per month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or more. Registration is permitted only if the student’s account for a previous term is paid in full or if the student is making scheduled payments in accordance with an approved payment plan. Augsburg College will not release student academic transcripts or graduation diplomas/certificates until all student accounts are paid in full or, in the case of student loan funds administered by the College (Federal Perkins Student Loan), are current according to established repayment schedules and the loan entrance and exit interviews have been completed. ■ REFUNDS Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of their charges based on the appropriate refund schedule. Financial aid may be adjusted for those students who withdraw from the College or drop course(s) and receive financial assistance. Students who wish to withdraw from Augsburg should complete the Withdrawal from College form available in the Enrollment Center. It must be filled out completely, signed and turned in to the Enrollment Center. Students who properly withdraw or change to part-time, who are dismissed, or who are released from a housing contract will have their accounts adjusted for tuition and/or room (except for the minimum deduction of $100 to cover administrative costs) in accordance with the terms of their housing contract Financial Information 31 and/or the appropriate tuition refund schedule. 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 Augsburg College Refund Policy for Day, Weekend, Rochester, Partner Hospitals, and Graduate Studies. The refund schedule is based on the percentage of class time remaining on the date of the student’s official withdrawal from class. This applies to all students who drop one or more courses during each term. Percentage of class time remaining after official drop or withdrawal: Amount of refund: 100% to 90% remaining Full refund (minus $100 administrative fee) 89% to 50% remaining Refund equals the percentage of term remaining 49% or less remaining No refund This refund schedule is effective whether or not a student has attended classes. Please allow two weeks for tuition and possible financial aid adjustments to be finalized. If a credit balance remains on the student’s account, a credit refund check will be issued at that time. The refund of charges calculation used is the Augsburg College Refund Policy stated above. Students may appeal refund decisions through the Financial Petition Committee. Petition forms are available in the Enrollment Center. ■ MEDICAL REFUND If a student is forced to withdraw from one or more courses in a term due to illness or an accident, the refund will include the normal refund percentage (based on the regular refund schedule), plus one-half of the remaining tuition and fees. This extra medical refund will be considered upon submission of documentation from the attending doctor, on letterhead, verifying the medical circumstances. Requests for medical refunds should be made through the Financial Petition Committee. ■ UNOFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL Federal regulations require that records of financial aid recipients who earn failing grades in all their classes be reviewed. If courses are not completed (e.g. unofficial withdrawal, stopped attending), the College is required to refund financial aid to the appropriate sources according to federal or Augsburg refund policies based on the last recorded date of attendance. Students are responsible for the entire cost of the term including the portion previously covered by financial aid should they stop attending. Students are strongly urged to follow guidelines for complete withdrawal from college. If there are extenuating circumstances, a petition to have the cost of tuition refunded can be made. Petition forms are available in the Enrollment Center. 32 Financial Information A student who registers, does not attend any classes, and does not withdraw may petition to withdraw retroactively. The student must petition within six months of the end of term and provide proof of nonattendance. Proof can include, but is not limited to, statements from each instructor that the student never attended, or documentation of attendance for the term at another college or university. If approved, grades of W will be recorded and charges for the term dropped. The administrative cancellation fee is $300. FINANCIAL AID. All students who wish to be considered for financial assistance must establish financial aid eligibility on an annual basis. This includes completing the application process as outlined below and making satisfactory academic progress. In order to maintain eligibility in financial aid programs, students must make satisfactory academic progress toward the attainment of their degree or certificate as stipulated in the College catalog and as published on the Academic Progress Standards for Financial Aid Recipients webpage <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/finaid/standards.html>. Financing higher education could be the most significant investment a person or family makes in a lifetime. Proper planning and wise choices are important, not only in choosing a college, but also in the methods used to pay for it. Augsburg College, through its Enrollment Center, will help students and their families protect access to a quality Augsburg education in a time of increasing financial challenge. Financial assistance awarded through Augsburg may be a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time work opportunities. The College cooperates with federal, state, church, and private agencies in providing various aid programs. During the 2007-2008 academic year, more than eight out of ten students at Augsburg received financial assistance. The primary responsibility for financing a college education rests upon the student and family. Financial aid supplements student and family resources. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), current tax documents, and Augsburg Verification Worksheet help determine the amount of assistance for which a student is eligible. This analysis takes into account such family financial factors as current income, assets, number of dependent family members, other educational expenses, debts, retirement needs, and special considerations. ■ HOW TO APPLY The following are required to process your financial aid application: 1. Be admitted to Augsburg as a regular student or be a returning student in good academic standing with the College. 2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Renewal FAFSA. Students are encouraged to file the FAFSA electronically on the Web at <www.fafsa.ed.gov>. Students and their parents may sign the FAFSA electronically using a PIN issued by the U.S. Department of Education. Instructions for requesting a PIN can be found at <www.fafsa.ed.gov>. Be sure to include the Augsburg College code, 002334, on your application. Submit your application to the processing agency after Jan. 1. Applications must be filed by April 15 for priority consideration. 3. Complete the current year Verification Worksheet, available at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll>, and submit it to the Enrollment Center. Financial Information 33 4. Submit copies of federal tax forms for the preceding year (e.g. tax year 2007 to be considered for financial aid for 20082009). Tax forms are required for the student and parents of dependent students, or spouse of student if filing separately. ■ WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Once all documents are received, we review the financial aid application to determine financial aid eligibility for all available programs. A financial aid award letter will be sent to the student. This letter details the financial aid award and includes information regarding: • institutional financial aid programs and requirements for continued eligibility, In addition to aid administered by Augsburg College, students are urged to investigate the possibility of scholarships and grants that might be available in their own communities. It is worthwhile to check with churches, the company or business employing parents or spouses, high schools, service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid available to students who meet their requirements. In addition to these sources, some students are eligible for aid through Rehabilitation Services, Educational Assistance for Veterans, Educational Assistance for Veterans’ Children, and other sources. Academic Excellence Scholarships ■ KINDS OF AID President’s Scholarship—Awarded to incoming first-year students, the President’s Scholarships are awarded based upon competition. The applicant must have a minimum of 3.50 GPA in core academic courses or a 27 or greater ACT composite (or a combined SAT score of 1210 or greater). Separate applications are required. The application deadline is February 1. A student applying for aid from Augsburg applies for assistance in general rather than for a specific scholarship or grant (except as noted). The various forms of aid available are listed here for information only. Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship— These scholarships are awarded to selected transfer students with a 3.50 GPA. The application deadline is March 1. Call Undergraduate Admissions for information, 612-330-1001. • federal and private loan programs (students must complete a loan application to receive loan funds), and • payment plans/options for the current school year. 34 Financial Information Achievement Scholarships Regents’ Scholarship—The Regents’ Scholarships are awarded to all qualified new first-years of high academic achievement who apply and are accepted before May 1 for fall or Dec. 1 for spring. Selection is based on high school GPA and national test scores. Transfer Regents’ Scholarship— Transfer Regents’ Scholarships are awarded to all qualified transfer students with a minimum 3.00 GPA who apply and are accepted for admission by May 1 for fall or Dec. 1 for spring. Augsburg Legacy Award—These scholarships provide tuition awards to fulltime day students working toward their first bachelor’s degree who are children of Augsburg graduates; siblings of current Augsburg students; children or spouses of current ELCA pastors. Deadline: May 1 for fall or Dec. 1 for spring. Science Scholarship—These scholarships are awarded to incoming first-years majoring in chemistry or physics at Augsburg who are in the top 30 percent of their high school class and have a 3.00 GPA or better. Deadline: Accepted for admission by May 1. ACAP Scholarship—Awarded to incoming first-years students who have participated in a college preparatory program such as Upward Bound or Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Deadline: Accepted for admission by May 1. Leadership, Service, and Performance Scholarships Ethnic Leadership Scholarships — Ethnic Leadership Scholarships recognize returning Day program students with demonstrated scholarship and a record of, and/or potential for, leadership. Eligible students must be full time in the day program and have the recommendation of the appropriate Augsburg Ethnic Student Services program director and another individual knowledgeable about the student’s extracurricular activities. The application deadline is April 15. For more information and an application, contact: • American Indian Student Services 612-330-1144 • Hispanic-Latino Student Services 612-330-1309 • Pan-Afrikan Student Center 612-330-1022 • Pan-Asian Student Services 612-330-1530 Fine Arts Scholarship—Awarded to selected incoming students who demonstrate active participation in the fine arts. Separate application and portfolio or audition are required. The deadline is February 1 for fall or November 1 for spring. Lutheran Congregational Scholarship Program Augsburg Corporation Scholarship — Recognizes students who are members of an ELCA congregation within the Minneapolis Area Synod, St. Paul Synod, S.E. Metro Synod or N.E. Synod of Wisconsin. These four synods constitute the Augsburg Corporation. The scholarship is awarded at point of admission for $1,000 per year. Financial Information 35 PRIME Scholarship — Students who receive a scholarship from their Lutheran congregation will receive a matching scholarship from Augsburg, up to $750 per year. Verification of award must be submitted to the Enrollment Center by August 1. Questions may be directed to the director of the American Indian Student Services Program or to your local BIA, Tribal, or State Indian Education Office. Gift Assistance (Need-Based) Federal Perkins Student Loan—A federally-funded program administered through Augsburg College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. No interest accrues nor do payments have to be made on the principal at any time you are enrolled at least half time in school. Simple interest of 5 percent and repayment of principal (at the minimum of $40 a month) begin nine months after you leave school. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. The loan offers a teacher cancellation clause. The maximum that may be borrowed for undergraduate study is $20,000. Augsburg Tuition Grant—This grant is based on financial eligibility, and academic record. Minnesota State Scholarship and Grant—Eligibility requires Minnesota residency and enrollment of less than four years (or its equivalent) at any post-secondary school. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant—Whenever law and funds permit, SEOGs are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Preference is given to students eligible for the Federal Pell grant. Federal Pell Grant—Federal Pell grants are awarded to students attending eligible institutions of higher education and are based on financial need as defined by program guidelines. Maximum grant for 2008-09 is $4,731. Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarship—Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarships and Augsburg American Indian Scholarships are available to Indian students (both full and part-time) who meet specific criteria. For Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarships, students must be a quarter degree Indian ancestry and be enrolled with a federally-recognized tribe. Eligibility criteria for Augsburg American Indian Scholarships vary. Contact the director of the American Indian Student Services Program. American Indian grants supplement all other forms of financial aid. Loan Assistance Federal Stafford Student Loan Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loan funds are obtained directly from a lender or state agency in states that provide such programs. Subsidized Stafford Loans are need-based loans that the federal government subsidizes by paying the interest while the student is in school and during the grace period. For the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement and the borrower is responsible for all interest. The borrower may choose to make payments while in school or may defer payments and allow interest to accrue and be capitalized (added to the balance of the loan). The interest rate for new borrowers through the Subsidized Stafford Loan and the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, as of July 1, 2008, is a fixed rate of 6.0% and 6.8% , respectively. 36 Financial Information The following borrowing limits apply to the Stafford Loan program after July 1, 2008: • First-years: $7,500 annually (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford) • Sophomores: $8,500 annually (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford) • Juniors/Seniors: $10,500 annually (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford) • Aggregate maximum: $46,000 (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized) Federal Parent Loan Program (PLUS)—PLUS is a loan program to help parents meet college costs of their dependent children. Parents may borrow up to the cost of attendance (minus all other student financial aid). Repayment begins within 60 days of final disbursement, the interest rate is a fixed rate of 8.5% and a minimum payment of $50 per month. Further information about all student and parent loan programs can be found online at the Enrollment Center website. Student Employment Augsburg College provides work opportunities for students. Assignment is based on financial eligibility and potential competence in performing the duties assigned. Part-time work provided by the College is considered financial aid, just like scholarships, loans, and grants. A maximum of 15 hours of on-campus employment per week is recommended. All on-campus work is governed by policies stipulated in the work contract issued to the student employee for each placement. Payment is made monthly by check to the student employee. Federal College Work Study Program and Minnesota State Work Study Program—Under these programs the federal or state government supplies funds on a matching basis with the College to provide part-time work opportunities. Student Life Campus Ministry – 38 Vocation – 38 Student Government – 38 Orientation and Campus Activities – 39 Student Center – 40 Fine Arts – 40 Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center – 40 Athletics and Sports – 41 Gage Center for Academic Achievement – 41 Academic Advising – 41 Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) – 42 Academic Skills Office – 42 TRIO Programs – 43 TRIO/Student Support Services – 43 McNair Scholars Program – 43 Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) – 44 Services for Students with Physical Disabilities – 44 ACCESS Center – 44 StepUP® Program – 45 Ethnic Student Services – 46 American Indian – 46 Hispanic/Latino – 47 Pan-Asian – 47 Pan-Afrikan – 47 Scholastic Connections – 47 LGBTQIA – 47 Health and Fitness – 48 International Student Advising – 49 Residence Life Program – 49 Housing – 50 Food Service – 51 College Policies – 51 Student Standards of Behavior, Complaints, Records – 51 Official Notices – 51 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act – 52 Discrimination Complaints – 52 38 STUDENT LIFE A ugsburg’s mission focuses on student learning in the broadest sense. Experiences in the classroom are an important part of college life, but learning and development also occur in formal and informal activities of the College and the metropolitan area. Whether students are residents or commuters, the climate for learning and living at Augsburg will add dimension to their education. CAMPUS MINISTRY . As a college of the church, we are concerned about spiritual as well as academic and social growth. Our concern for spiritual growth is evident in the opportunities we encourage and provide for students to explore their own faith. Because our campus is comprised of individuals from many different religious and cultural backgrounds, our worship life is characterized by a similar diversity and richness of tradition. Bible studies, growth groups, outreach teams and community outreach opportunities, retreats, peace and justice forums, concerts, and gatherings are examples of the wide variety of activities on campus. This ministry finds its most visible expression in chapel worship where students, faculty, and staff gather each day to give thanks and hear the Gospel proclaimed by a number of speakers and musicians. Each Wednesday night students gather for Holy Communion. Weekend College Chapel is held each Saturday morning when classes meet. On Sundays, Trinity Lutheran worship services are held on campus, with many other churches within walking distance. We seek to develop a free and open environment where people are encouraged to use and discover the gifts and sense of call and vocation that God has given them. As a college of the church, we encourage students to form values guided by our Christian heritage, which will be the basis for the kind and quality of life that reaches beyond their years at Augsburg. The college pastor, associate college pastor, and campus ministry staff have offices in the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication and are available for spiritual guidance, counseling, support, or information. VOCATION . Augsburg College created a program entitled Exploring Our Gifts through the generous support of the Lilly Endowment. Established in Spring 2002, the Exploring Our Gifts program is designed to help students in their college journey to make connections between faith, vocation, and work. The program assists students in this journey by intentionally introducing vocational themes into the curriculum, co-curricular activities, service-learning experiences, and mentoring relationships at the College. Exploring Our Gifts also provides resources to encourage students to consider Christian ministry. Contact the director of Exploring Our Gifts for further information about the program. STUDENT GOVERNMENT . The members of the Augsburg student body, in order to further the educational goals and general welfare of the college community, developed their own governing system. Their purpose is to establish and provide guidelines for two studentelected organizations to represent the Day Student Body and the Weekend College (WEC) Student Body. These organizations are to support and advocate for student concerns, needs, and activities. They serve Student Life 39 as the primary voice and liaison between students and the administration, faculty, and staff of Augsburg. These groups collectively oversee the use and administration of the student activities fee. To aid in this work they have established an executive board and several student leadership committees. Additionally, in collaboration with the campus activities and orientation department, they oversee the management of all campus student organizations. ORIENTATION AND. CAMPUS ACTIVITIES . ■ ORIENTATION PROGRAMS The campus activities and orientation department staff understand what important transitions our students are making, whether transitioning from high school to college or from another college to Augsburg. Both experiences introduce their own challenges and excitement. A specialized orientation program for new and transfer day program students has been developed with this in mind. The goal is to create a seamless and successful academic and social transition into the Augsburg community, while encouraging our community members to become engaged, connected, and reflective learners. SOAR, our first year orientation program, is built on a peer mentoring philosophy which helps students establish connections with a returning student. SOAR is a fun experience that helps students learn more about Augsburg’s beautiful urban campus and community, its excellent academic programs, and the outstanding resources that make being an Auggie so rewarding and Augsburg such a great place to study. The orientation program for transfer students is offered at the beginning of each semester. TRANSFER-mation is designed to address different areas students will experience in their transition to Augsburg. Many transfer students are concerned about connecting and establishing their social base, so activities have been designed to assist with developing social relationships. ■ AUGGIE DAYS The focus of Auggie Days is to help students develop an awareness of self, self in the community, and self in the world, in addition to the more tangible needs of acclimating to life at Augsburg. Starting with move-in day and lasting for nine full days, this fall transition program is designed to help one get to know Augsburg, the city, the neighborhood, classmates, the faculty, the staff ... and for campus activities staff to get to know the students! Activities include speakers and discussion, concerts, small group meetings with faculty, art exhibitions, festivals and fairs by on-campus organizations, chances to get to know other Auggies, athletic events, games, food and fun, and other events through the whole week. It is a time when the whole community celebrates the arrival of new students as well as the return of all students. ■ CAMPUS ACTIVITIES The mission for campus activities programming is to support individual identity and enhance social and communal development. We strive to create an environment that allows students to connect, engage, and invest in the Augsburg experience and to recognize the benefits associated with student engagement outside of the classroom. The department works to sup- 40 Student Life plement the liberal arts instruction of the College through transitional programs for new students as well as through leadership education and student involvement. The campus activities department empowers students to learn and experience leadership and become investors in the institution, while acknowledging the value of faith, urban life, relationships, and citizenship as fundamental components. This understanding recognizes that we are a community of leaders and global citizens in a world that is constantly changing. STUDENT CENTER . Christensen Center, our student center, represents the community center of the campus environment, serving students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests. Through a variety of programs, activities, services, and facilities that collectively characterize a well-considered plan for the community life of the college, the student center acts as an integral part of the educational mission of the institution. Traditionally considered the living room of the campus, our student center serves and symbolizes the essences of our community, physically representing as the gathering place of our community: the community hearth. It serves our diverse populations of residential, commuter, Weekend College, and graduate students alike and represents the merging of curricular and co-curricular. The Christensen Center also houses several student services, such as the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the Department of Campus Activities and Orientation, Event Services, the Copy Center, Shipping and Receiving, Information Desk, Food Service, Mail Services, and Cooper’s (our very own Starbucks coffee lounge.) The student activities center, called the Auggie’s Nest, is located on the first floor of the Christensen Center. Augsburg Day and Weekend College (WEC) Student Senates, Echo, and KAUG, as well as other student organizations, have office or work space in this area. The Auggie’s Nest serves as a hub for student activities. Throughout the year, the center is home for a variety of social and cultural activities that take place on campus. The surrounding community is vibrant with events, fairs, and community gatherings. These activities include dances, films, theatre, theme events, cultural community fairs, speakers, and visiting personalities in various fields. Students are encouraged to engage in Minneapolis for both personal and academic growth. ■ FINE ARTS Students have many opportunities to participate in music and drama. In addition to appearing on campus and in the city, the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band, and Orchestra perform on national and international tours. Many other ensembles are available to cover the entire range of musical styles and previous musical experience. Students stage several plays on campus each year under the direction of the Theatre Arts Program and have the opportunity to attend a series of on-campus workshops with visiting arts professionals. ■ ANNE PEDERSON WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER The Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center at Augsburg College offers a variety of programming for Augsburg students (women and men) and is a meeting place for students, faculty, and staff alike. It houses a Women’s Studies library (including current magazines), a seminar room for films and discussions, and a lounge space for studying, relaxing, and just hanging Student Life 41 out. The Women’s Resource Center sponsors numerous programs and activities, and provides a safe place on campus for discussions, explorations and women’s advocacy. The resource center is located in 207 Sverdrup Hall. ATHLETICS AND SPORTS ■ INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Augsburg is affiliated with the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. Men annually compete in football, soccer, cross country, basketball, ice hockey, wrestling, baseball, track and field, and golf. Women annually compete in volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, ice hockey, softball, swimming, track and field, and golf. ■ INTRAMURALS Every student is urged to participate in some activity for recreation and relaxation. An intramural program provides competition in a variety of team sports as well as individual performance activities. Broomball has been an especially popular coed sport. Check schedules for times when there is open use of the gymnasium and ice arena. ■ SPORTS AND RECREATION At Augsburg, sports are for all students as well as the intercollegiate athlete. The campus offers on a spaceavailable basis a double-rink ice arena, gymnasium, tennis courts, a fitness center with workout machines and weight room, and an air supported dome over the athletic field for winter fitness use by walkers and runners. (See Fitness Centers on page 49.) GAGE CENTER FOR ACADEMIC. ACHIEVEMENT. The Gage Center assists all Augsburg students in setting and achieving optimal academic goals here at the College and beyond. The Center consists of five collaborating units: Academic Advising Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) Academic Skills Office TRIO/Student Support Services and McNair Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) ■ ACADEMIC ADVISING Academic Advising orients new Day and Weekend College undergraduate students to the academic policies and procedures of the College and assists students on initial course selection. This office also provides interpretation of core curriculum requirements, administers entry-level skill assessments, interprets graduation requirements, provides degree-planning materials, and answers questions on student academic progress. Academic Advising functions as a supplement to the faculty advising system at Augsburg College, and is located in the Enrollment Center. All current students are assigned to a faculty adviser. Prior to the end of their sophomore year, when they have completed 12 or more credits, students are required to declare their major and select a faculty adviser by filling out a Major Declaration Form and returning it to the Enrollment Center. All Day students are required to meet with their assigned faculty adviser each term prior to registration. Both Day and weekend college students are 42 Student Life encouraged to meet with their faculty adviser as often as is necessary. ■ CENTER FOR LEARNING AND ADAPTIVE STUDENT SERVICES (CLASS) The Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) provides individualized accommodations and academic support for students with documented learning, attentional, psychiatric and other cognitive disabilities. CLASS has been recognized as a leader in its field, helping these students gain full access to the College curriculum. Its mission is a reflection of Augsburg’s commitment to providing a rigorous and challenging, yet supportive, liberal arts education to students with diverse backgrounds, preparations, and experiences. Each term disability specialists work directly with students to discuss their disabilities and determine a plan for academic access. Typically, meetings are held weekly and discussions may include: • Accommodations for testing and coursework (e.g., extended time, note-taking) • Referrals to other campus resources (e.g., tutoring, general technology assistance, academic advising, counseling, financial aid) • Training and use of assistive technology through the Groves Computer Laboratory • Assistance with academic, organizational, and time management skills CLASS specialists may also consult with instructors, academic advisers, and other members of the College faculty, staff, or administration to support each student as they work toward success. Taking advantage of those opportunities, however, remains the student’s responsibility. These services are available to any Augsburg student who establishes eligibility by submitting appropriate documentation to the CLASS office. A copy of the Guidelines for Documentation of a Disability can be obtained by contacting the CLASS Office. CLASS also provides informal screenings for students who suspect they may have a learning-related disability. These screenings are meant only to help students determine whether they should seek a thorough evaluation by a qualified professional. These services are made possible in part through endowment support provided by the Gage family and the Groves Foundation. ■ ACADEMIC SKILLS OFFICE The office is staffed by academic skills coaches who offer: • comprehensive academic support on a variety of topics, such as time management, note taking, motivation, procrastination, college reading, and strategies for improving testing • the Conditional Admit Program (CAP) to assist under-prepared students with the transition into college • support and advocacy for students on academic probation • free tutoring and/or supplemental instruction for most classes Student Life 43 ■ TRIO PROGRAMS TRIO programs are federal grant programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education, which seek to help students overcome class, social, academic and cultural barriers to higher education. TRIO programs are designed to help students prepare for college, adjust to college life, and attain good academic standing. They also help students improve their likelihood of transfer and graduation from a four-year degree program in addition to preparation for graduate school. TRIO/Student Support Services— Student Support Services (SSS) is a TRIO program designed to help students persist in college and graduate in a timely manner. The program serves students who are lowincome, first-generation college students (neither parent has a four-year degree) and students with disabilities to develop the skills and motivation necessary to successfully pursue and earn a baccalaureate degree. Participants in TRIO/SSS must also be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or refugees, must demonstrate academic need for program services, and be committed to succeed in college. Augsburg TRIO/Student Support Services serves 160 students from the point of admission through graduation, including transfer students, Day program and Weekend College Students. TRIO/SSS typically admits 35 new students to the program each year. Major components of the Augsburg College TRIO/SSS program include: •Individual academic advising and support, including appropriate goal attainment strategies and self-advocacy skill-building •Academic program planning, including pre-registration for each term, major and career decision-making, and long-term course planning •Financial aid counseling and education •Academic progress monitoring, weekly progress meetings for students on academic probation •Academic success workshops, group academic skill development •Student leadership development and opportunities for conference travel •Social and cultural activities and student-led events •Five week residential Summer Bridge program including free summer-term college coursework, academic seminars, adjustment-to-college workshops, and advising for 25 incoming first-year students •Need-based scholarships for students actively participating in TRIO/SSS Students may apply for TRIO/SSS anytime after admission to Augsburg College, however preference is given to students who apply within their first term of enrollment. For more information, an application, or to make an appointment with a TRIO/SSS adviser, please contact TRIO/SSS program staff at 612-330-1311, or Science 152. McNair Scholars Program — The McNair Scholars Program, a federal TRIO program funded by the U.S. Department of Education, is designed to prepare participants for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. The goal of McNair is to increase graduate degree attainment of students from underrepresented segments of society and to encourage these students to consider becoming college professors. Students eligible to become McNair Scholars are sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate currently enrolled full-time (or will be enrolled full-time) at Augsburg who exhibit strong academic potential and 44 Student Life an interest in pursuing doctoral studies. Students must be a first-generation college student (neither parents graduated from a four-year college) who is low-income OR a member of a group underrepresented in graduate study — African American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Hispanic/ Latino. The Augsburg McNair program serves 25 students per year. The major component of the Augsburg McNair Scholars Program is a summer research experience. McNair Scholars will conduct original research in collaboration with a faculty mentor, and have opportunities to publish and present their work at a professional conference. For this work, Scholars receive a $4,000 stipend and acquire the research tools needed for graduate study. Students will also be a part of: • Social and cultural activities to enrich participants’ academic lives and perspectives • Conference travel and professional presentation of participants’ original research • Graduate program exploration and application assistance • Financial aid exploration, as well as application and GRE fee waivers and other financial incentives, such as McNair designated fellowships • Intensive preparation for the Graduate Records Examination (GRE), the test required for admittance into most graduate programs • Tuition-free academic credit courses, Discourse in the Disciplines and Introduction to Research • Sharpened writing, library, technology, and oral presentation skills • A motivated, diverse, and supportive learning community ■ OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND GRADUATE OPPORTUNITY (URGO) The Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity is a resource for Augsburg students seeking research, scholarship, and graduate and professional school opportunities. URGO also supports faculty and staff in their work to engage students in these areas. Services include help securing national fellowships and research opportunities on and off campus, graduate and professional school advising, GRE and LSAT preparation, application assistance, and monetary support for selected research projects and conference travel. In addition, URGO awards special research funding and support for lowincome and first-generation college students and their mentors. SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH. DISABILITIES. ■ ACCESS CENTER The Access Center provides support and specialized services to students with documented physical disabilities. These may include mobility impairments, Traumatic Brain Injury, vision, hearing, and speech or other health impairments that may affect the ability to function in a college setting. The Access Center is committed to providing equal and integrated access for students with disabilities to the academic, social, cultural, and residential programs that Augsburg College offers with the goal of promoting independence and assisting students in reachin
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Title: Augsburg College Graduate Catalog, 2009-2010
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Search Result: 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 :1 / 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 ii 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 iii 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 iv 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; 1 • 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 2 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) 3 • 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. 4 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. 5 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 6 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) 7 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 8 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 9 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. 12 CONTAICTTMiE ENROLLMENT C:ENTE'R For info·rm:atlon on eost~ pa~tne11\ts1 flnamli'al aid, tuition disc·ounts, and rr-e~f.uad:s : 13 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 pr
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